KBR, Inc. · 4 months ago
Spacecraft Operations Technician
Colorado Springs, CO
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry Level
$78K/yr - $117K/yr
2+ years expKBR, Inc. is a leading provider of engineering and advanced technology solutions for national security. They are seeking a Spacecraft Operations Technician to support Ground and Payload Systems, focusing on satellite operations and ensuring national security through innovative engineering practices.
ConsultingCyber SecurityInformation TechnologyProject ManagementSoftware EngineeringTraining
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Spacecraft Planning/Monitoring/Operations: Test and perform on-console activities involving satellite operations during launch and early orbit support or long-term operations. Plan, set up, and configure ground communication support, develop, validate, and execute pass plan; monitor, and review telemetry, advise leads and/or management of failures and degradation, and advise leads or management of predefined recovery procedures
Communications/Scheduling/Troubleshooting: Establish voice, messaging, and data communications for multiple- satellite programs of varying priorities and classifications; troubleshoot end-to-end communication issues. Configurations and monitoring of displays for computer and network equipment during normal mission operations. Multi-program coordination and scheduling using COTS software tools. Determination of any anomalous conditions and providing corrective actions as required. Generation of downtime reports and other associated documentation for operational outages. Support to various operations status, engineering review, and problem boards. Identification of areas of concern, issues, inefficiencies, and other non-value-added activities, as well as proven recommended solutions. This position requires being onsite and does not support remote or hybrid work
Qualification
Required
Active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph
A minimum of 2 Years of relevant experience with a completed High School diploma or equivalent; 0 Years of relevant experience with a completed Associate's degree
Experience conducting satellite operations with the Satellite Control Network in a real-time operations environment
Experience monitoring the activities of satellites
Familiarity with satellite ground systems, including hardware, software, and communications architecture
Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills, demonstrated by frequent and successful application of technical standards, theories, concepts, and techniques
Familiar with UNIX and Windows-based computer systems
Ability to create and follow standard processes and document results
Able to distinguish the difference between colors on a computer monitor. (specifically red, blue, and green)
Willingness and ability to work multiple shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays, as well as overtime
Preferred
2 Years of relevant experience with a completed Associate's degree; 0 Years of relevant experience with a completed Bachelor's degree
Proven teamwork and interpersonal skills
Ability to interface effectively with users, customers, management, and engineering personnel
Good verbal and written communication skills
Be comfortable using intercom systems, in addition to phone systems, as a frequent medium for communications
Benefits
401K plan with company match
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life insurance
AD&D
Flexible spending account
Disability
Paid time off
Flexible work schedule
Company
KBR, Inc.
At KBR, we deliver science, technology and engineering solutions that are helping governments and companies around the world take on the great challenges of our time.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown2006-11-17IPO
Leadership Team
Stuart Bradie
President and Chief Executive Officer
Mark W. Sopp
Executive Vice President
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