Orbital Analyst & SDA Trainer - Space Operations Leader

Trinzic; Colorado Springs (CO); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with company match

Medical, dental, vision benefits

Relocation assistance

Job summary

KBR is seeking an experienced Orbital Analyst, Operator, and Trainer to support SDA missions. The role involves applying orbital mechanics, analyzing real-time data, and producing actionable assessments for government and commercial partners.

You will train operators, develop procedures, and work across integrated teams to advance SDA capabilities. The ideal candidate has a TS/SCI clearance, a STEM degree, 6+ years in orbital analysis, and strong briefing skills.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI security clearance.
• Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Physics, Mathematics, Astronomy, or related STEM, or equivalent experience.
• 6+ years in orbital analysis, astrodynamics, SDA, or related field.
• Ability to analyze complex data and produce defensible conclusions.
• Strong communication skills for briefings to senior leaders.
• Experience with operational software tools and visualization platforms.
• Hybrid work readiness and OA role with spillover support duties.

Responsibilities

• Apply orbital mechanics and perturbation concepts to analyze space object behavior.
• Analyze historical and real-time data to identify maneuvers and anomalies.
• Generate technical assessments with consideration of data quality and uncertainty.
• Communicate findings through written products and visualizations.
• Collaborate with stakeholders including JCO, USSPACECOM, and software teams.
• Develop and deliver SDA training for operators and mission partners.
• Support spacecraft anomaly resolution and mission assurance efforts.

Skills

TS/SCI clearance

Orbital analysis

Astrodynamics

SDA / space operations

Brief senior leaders

Communication skills

Hybrid work readiness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Eng./Physics/Math/Astronomy or related STEM

Tools

SDDCS

Iron Stallion (IS) SDA tools

Job description

KBR is seeking an experienced Orbital Analyst, Operator, and Trainer to support SDA missions. The role involves applying orbital mechanics, analyzing real-time data, and producing actionable assessments for government and commercial partners.

You will train operators, develop procedures, and work across integrated teams to advance SDA capabilities. The ideal candidate has a TS/SCI clearance, a STEM degree, 6+ years in orbital analysis, and strong briefing skills.