Remote DSN Scheduler — Space Communications

KBR; El Segundo (CA); Remote; USD 58,000 - 87,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with company match

Medical insurance

Dental and Vision insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Flexible work schedule

Professional training and development

Job summary

KBR seeks a Project Scheduler to manage scheduling for DSN spacecraft missions, interfacing with DSN users, JPL, and tool suites. The role emphasizes rapid coordination, conflict resolution, and accurate reporting in a fully remote setting.

Ideal candidates have a BA/BS in a related field, strong communication skills, UNIX experience, and proficiency in schedule tools such as CAST, SPS and SSS. US citizenship or permanent residency required for eligibility.

Qualifications

• BA/BS degree in computer science, mathematics, or related field.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Background in computers and application software including UNIX.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office or equivalent.
• Technical writing skills and professional demeanor.
• Ability to work in a team and self-motivate with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Generate requirements using RCL and events in SSS for initial schedule generation.
• Perform conflict resolution negotiations with DSN users to maximize data return.
• Maintain spacecraft support requirements, flight view periods and constraints.
• Coordinate delivery of DSN view periods and mission products for RAR analysis.
• Prepare responses to proposals and coordinate project meetings.
• Prepare weekly scheduling status reports and deliver plots and schedules.
• Maintain project interfaces with JPL regarding scheduling.
• Operate CAST, SPS, SSS and related scripts; test as needed.
• Participate in process improvement activities.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

UNIX

Microsoft Office

Technical writing

Teamwork

Self-motivation

Education

BA/BS degree in computer science, mathematics, or related field

Tools

CAST

SPS

SSS

Job description

KBR seeks a Project Scheduler to manage scheduling for DSN spacecraft missions, interfacing with DSN users, JPL, and tool suites. The role emphasizes rapid coordination, conflict resolution, and accurate reporting in a fully remote setting.

Ideal candidates have a BA/BS in a related field, strong communication skills, UNIX experience, and proficiency in schedule tools such as CAST, SPS and SSS. US citizenship or permanent residency required for eligibility.