Junior Orbit Analyst: Space Defense Impact

KBR Careers; Springfield (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Innovative projects

Collaborative environment

Impactful work

Job summary

KBR Careers is seeking a Junior Orbit Analyst to enhance national security by monitoring satellite trajectories and assisting in collision avoidance. This position requires a master's degree with relevant experience or equivalent qualifications with an active TS/SCI clearance. Responsibilities include orbital calculations, data maintenance, and report generation, working in a collaborative environment on critical missions in Springfield, Virginia. Join KBR to make a significant impact in space defense.

Qualifications

• Master's degree and 1 year of relevant experience, or Bachelor's and 2 years, or 4 years of required experience without a degree.
• Must possess an active Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) clearance.
• Familiarity with orbital mechanics principles and basic astrodynamics concepts.
• Experience using orbital analysis software or tools.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine orbital calculations and trajectory analysis using established tools.
• Monitor satellite positions and assess potential conjunctions or collision risks.
• Assist in generating maneuver plans and validating orbital adjustments under supervision.
• Maintain accurate logs and documentation of orbital data and analysis results.
• Support the development of reports for mission planning.

Skills

Active Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) clearance

Familiarity with orbital mechanics principles

Experience using orbital analysis software

Ability to work in a mission-critical environment

Education

Master’s degree and 1 year of relevant experience

Bachelor’s degree and 2 years of relevant experience

No degree and 4 years of relevant experience

Tools

STK

GMAT

Python

MATLAB

Job description

KBR Careers is seeking a Junior Orbit Analyst to enhance national security by monitoring satellite trajectories and assisting in collision avoidance. This position requires a master's degree with relevant experience or equivalent qualifications with an active TS/SCI clearance. Responsibilities include orbital calculations, data maintenance, and report generation, working in a collaborative environment on critical missions in Springfield, Virginia. Join KBR to make a significant impact in space defense.