Intermediate Orbit Analyst

KBR Careers; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 126,000 - 153,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonuses possible

Contingent on contract award

Job summary

KBR’s National Security Solutions team seeks an Intermediate Orbit Analyst to provide advanced orbital analysis and mission planning support for space-based assets. You will conduct trajectory assessments, develop maneuver strategies, and lead routine orbital calculations to ensure safe operations.

The role requires TS/SCI clearance, a Master’s degree with multiple years of experience or an equivalent combination, and familiarity with tools like STK, GMAT, and Python.

Qualifications

• Education & Experience: Master’s degree and 7 years of relevant experience; OR Bachelor’s degree and 8 years of relevant experience; OR No degree and 10 years of relevant experience.
• Active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph.
• Proficiency in orbital mechanics and astrodynamics.

Responsibilities

• Perform detailed orbital calculations, trajectory analysis and conjunction assessments.
• Develop and validate maneuver plans for orbital safety.
• Lead monitoring of satellite positions and provide collision-avoidance recommendations.
• Generate technical reports and briefings for mission planning decisions.
• Collaborate with mission teams to ensure orbital safety standards.
• Mentor junior analysts and train on orbital analysis tools.

Skills

Orbital mechanics

Astrodynamics

Conjunction assessment

Analytical skills

Time management

Education

Master’s degree + 7+ yrs exp

Bachelor’s degree + 8+ yrs exp

No degree + 10+ yrs exp

Tools

STK

GMAT

FreeFlyer

Python

MATLAB

Job description

Intermediate Orbit Analyst Belong. Connect. Grow. with KBR!

KBR’s National Security Solutions team provides high-end engineering and advanced technology solutions to our customers in the intelligence and national security communities. In this position, your work will have a profound impact on the country’s most critical role - protecting our national security.

Why Join Us?

Innovative Projects: KBR’s work is at the forefront of engineering, logistics, operations, science, program management, mission IT and cybersecurity solutions.

Collaborative Environment: Be part of a dynamic team that thrives on collaboration and innovation, fostering a supportive and intellectually stimulating workplace.

Impactful Work: Your contributions will be pivotal in designing and optimizing defense systems that ensure national security and shape the future of space defense.

This is a contingent position based upon contract award KBR is seeking an Intermediate Orbit Analyst that provides advanced orbital analysis and mission planning support for space-based assets, ensuring safe and efficient operations. This role involves conducting detailed trajectory assessments, performing conjunction analysis, and developing maneuver strategies to mitigate collision risks. The analyst will lead routine orbital calculations, validate maneuver execution plans, and provide situational awareness during critical mission events. Strong analytical skills and the ability to manage complex orbital challenges under time-sensitive conditions are essential. This position offers the opportunity to influence mission planning and contribute to operational excellence in space operations.

This role is performed full-time on site at a government facility in Springfield, Virginia, and is contingent upon contract award.

Primary Responsibilities

• Perform detailed orbital calculations, trajectory analysis, and conjunction assessments using advanced tools and methods.
• Develop and validate maneuver plans to maintain orbital safety and mission objectives.
• Lead routine monitoring of satellite positions and provide recommendations for collision avoidance.
• Generate technical reports and briefings for mission planning and operational decision-making.
• Collaborate with mission teams and external partners to ensure compliance with orbital safety standards.
• Mentor junior orbit analysts and assist in training on orbital analysis tools and procedures.
• Contribute to the development and refinement of orbital analysis processes and automation scripts.
• Provide real-time support during critical mission events and anomaly resolution activities.
• Participate in 24/7 operational shifts as required to support mission continuity.

Required Qualifications

• Education & Experience: Master’s degree and 7 years of relevant experience with demonstrated expertise; OR Bachelor’s degree and 8 years of relevant experience with demonstrated expertise; OR No degree and 10 years of relevant experience with demonstrated expertise.
• Active Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) clearance with adjudicated polygraph.
• Proficiency in orbital mechanics and astrodynamics principles.
• Experience using advanced orbital analysis software (e.g., STK, GMAT, FreeFlyer) for trajectory and maneuver planning.
• Familiarity with conjunction assessment and collision avoidance protocols.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience supporting operational satellite missions or spaceflight programs.
• Advanced knowledge of scripting or programming for automation of orbital analysis tasks (e.g., Python, MATLAB).
• Exposure to international standards for space traffic management and orbital safety compliance.

Basic Compensation

$125,500 - $153,400 This range is for the Virginia area only The offered rate will be based on the selected candidate’s knowledge, skills, abilities and/or experience and in consideration of internal parity.

Additional Compensation

KBR may offer bonuses, commissions, or other forms of compensation to certain job titles or levels, per internal policy or contractual designation. Additional compensation may be in the form of sign on bonus, relocation benefits, short-term incentives, long-term incentives, or discretionary payments for exceptional performance.

About KBR

Belong, Connect and Grow at KBR At KBR, we are passionate about our people and our Zero Harm culture. These inform all that we do and are at the heart of our commitment to, and ongoing journey toward being a People First company. That commitment is central to our team’s philosophy and fosters an environment where everyone can Belong, Connect and Grow. We Deliver – Together.

KBR is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

KBR — Delivering Solutions, Changing the World.

KBR brings together the best and brightest to deliver science, technology and engineering solutions that help governments and companies around the world accomplish their most critical missions and objectives. In everything we do, we are guided by our ONE KBR Values:

• We Value Our People – We create diverse, inclusive environments in which each person can feel safe, respected and valued, and where everyone has opportunities to grow and reach their full potential.
• We Deliver – We are uncompromising in our commitment to deliver innovative, high-quality, technology-led solutions for our customers and exceptional, sustainable value for all our stakeholders.
• We Are People of Integrity – We value honesty, trust, courage, fairness, prudence and tenacity. We believe doing what’s right for the planet, the communities where we work, and our people is good for business.
• We Empower – We empower our people with a shared purpose, the right tools and the supportive culture they need to be proactive decision-makers, to be adaptive to change, and to succeed.
• We Are a Team of Teams – We have a will to succeed, but we value the achievements of our team of teams over individual accomplishments. Our collective focus makes us a better, stronger, more effective company.

We have also embedded environmental, social and governance (ESG) principles in every business operation and corporate function. Not only are we committed to operating safely, sustainably and equitably, but we are also committed to using our capabilities and expertise to help our customers accomplish their sustainability goals.

Worldwide, KBR employs a diverse workforce approximately 29,000 people strong, with customers in more than 80 countries and operations in 40 countries. At KBR, We Deliver.