Orbit Analyst: Space Defense & Mission Operations

Trinzic; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 75,000 - 138,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K plan with company match

Medical, dental, vision

Paid time off

Flexible work schedule

Job summary

KBR is seeking an Orbit Analyst to perform orbit analysis, orbital determination, and data support for satellite operations. The role focuses on generating daily orbital data, planning sensor coverage, and coordinating with customers to ensure mission success.

The position requires TS/SCI with polygraph, a STEM degree or relevant orbital mechanics experience, and readiness for 24/7 shift work onsite in a high-security environment.

Qualifications

• Clearance: TS/SCI with Polygraph.
• Education: STEM degree or high school with orbital mechanics experience.
• Time management: manage milestones across calendars.
• Process: document results and follow standard processes.
• Problem solving: strong troubleshooting in critical situations.
• Interpersonal skills: interface with users, customers, management.
• Scheduling: occasional extended hours for 24/7 operations.

Responsibilities

• Orbit Analysis: Performing orbit analysis, orbital determination and analysis functions.
• Satellite Contacts: Generating and providing daily orbital data to execute satellite contacts.
• Sensor Coverage and Telemetry Collection: Planning sensor coverage and telemetry for launch operations using link margin analysis.
• Ensuring Mission Success: Defining requirements to ensure program and customer mission success.
• Interfacing with Customers: Maintaining tracking station data and customer interfaces.
• Testing Efforts: Participating in testing of upgraded tracking stations.
• Educating Customers: Customer education of basic astrodynamics.
• Software and Hardware Upgrades: Supporting OA software/hardware upgrades and automation.

Skills

Orbit Analysis

Satellite Contacts

Telemetry Planning

Link Margin Analysis

Customer interfacing

Education

Bachelor’s STEM degree

High School Diploma with orbital mechanics experience

Tools

STK

ODTK

Matlab

Job description

KBR is seeking an Orbit Analyst to perform orbit analysis, orbital determination, and data support for satellite operations. The role focuses on generating daily orbital data, planning sensor coverage, and coordinating with customers to ensure mission success.

The position requires TS/SCI with polygraph, a STEM degree or relevant orbital mechanics experience, and readiness for 24/7 shift work onsite in a high-security environment.