Orbital Analyst - Space Mission & Launch Operations

KBR, Inc; Colorado Springs (CO); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 138,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan with company match

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life insurance

AD&D

Flexible spending accounts

Disability coverage

Paid time off

Flexible work schedules

Professional training and development

Job summary

KBR, Inc. is seeking an Orbit Analyst to support national security space missions from a government facility in Colorado Springs. You will perform orbit analysis, generate orbit products, and support mission operations, including 24/7 readiness and collaboration with mission partners and customers.

The role emphasizes advanced tools, scripting, and continuous process improvements. Applicants should have a STEM degree and may qualify with equivalent experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in a STEM field; experience optional if degree is substituted.
• Experience with orbital mechanics, satellite operations, or space operations is advantageous.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and document technical results clearly.

Responsibilities

• Perform orbit analysis, orbit product generation, orbit determination, and daily orbital analysis.
• Generate and distribute daily orbital data for satellite contacts and external missions.
• Support launch planning, trajectory prediction, and mission execution activities.
• Coordinate requirements with customers, partners, and mission stakeholders; maintain tracking data.
• Contribute to testing of upgraded tracking stations and mission readiness activities.
• Support software/hardware upgrades, automation, and daily operational improvements.
• Create and maintain procedures, documentation, and training materials.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Troubleshooting

Scripting (Python/Perl/VB)

Team collaboration

Problem solving under pressure

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM (Aerospace, Systems, Physics, Math, Astrodynamics)

HS Diploma/GED + 3 years orbital mechanics/space ops experience

Tools

STK

ODTK

MATLAB

Python

Perl

Visual Basic

Job description

KBR, Inc. is seeking an Orbit Analyst to support national security space missions from a government facility in Colorado Springs. You will perform orbit analysis, generate orbit products, and support mission operations, including 24/7 readiness and collaboration with mission partners and customers.

The role emphasizes advanced tools, scripting, and continuous process improvements. Applicants should have a STEM degree and may qualify with equivalent experience.