Spacecraft Operations Technician

Trinzic; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 78,000 - 117,000; 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 a Spacecraft Operations Technician to join our team supporting Ground and Payload Systems at an on-site Colorado Springs location. You will work on spacecraft planning, monitoring, and troubleshooting activities to support launch, early orbit, and long-term operations.

The role requires TS/SCI clearance, satellite operations experience, and familiarity with satellite ground systems. On-site work with travel ~20% is expected.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph.
• 2+ years of relevant experience with a high school diploma or equivalent; 0 years with an associate degree.
• Preferred: 2+ years with an associate degree; 0 years with a bachelor’s degree.
• Experience conducting satellite operations in real-time.
• Experience monitoring satellite activities.
• Familiarity with satellite ground systems, hardware, software and communications.

Responsibilities

• Spacecraft Planning/Monitoring/Operations: test and perform on-console activities, plan and configure ground support, monitor telemetry, and advise on failures.
• Communications/Scheduling/Troubleshooting: establish voice/data communications, troubleshoot, monitor displays, coordinate multiple programs, and generate downtime reports.

Skills

Active TS/SCI

Satellite operations

Troubleshooting

Problem solving

UNIX

Windows

Shift work

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Associate’s degree

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Satellite Control Network

Ground systems

Job description

Spacecraft Operations Technician

At KBR, we deliver science, technology and engineering solutions to governments and companies around the world. KBR employs approximately 37,000 people worldwide with customers in more than 85 countries and operations in over 28 countries. KBR is proud to work with its customers across the globe to provide technology, value-added services, and long-term operations and maintenance services to ensure consistent delivery with predictable results.

Trinzic is the future independent company to be created through the planned spin‑off of KBR's Mission Technology Solutions business, expected in January 2027. Our people work at the frontier of what is possible, delivering solutions in challenging environments and advancing some of the world's highest‑priority national security and space missions.

Backed by decades of mission success, deep expertise, and trusted partnerships, Trinzic will launch as a global organization with more than 18,000 employees supporting customers around the world. Join us at a defining moment and help shape the future of a company built to tackle complex challenges and make a meaningful impact.

Candidates who join KBR's Mission Technology Solutions business before the spin‑off will transition to Trinzic when the separation is complete and will not need to reapply for employment.

Belong. Connect. Grow. with KBR!

KBR’s National Security Solutions team provides high‑end engineering and advanced technology solutions to our customers in the intelligence and national security communities. In this position, your work will have a profound impact on the country’s most critical role – protecting our national security.

KBR is seeking a Spacecraft Operations Technician to join our team supporting Ground and Payload Systems. The team pushes to the edge of innovation, progressing engineering capabilities and advancing systems development through use of cutting‑edge technologies to provide a decisive advantage to the warfighter.

Why Join Us?

• Innovative Projects: KBR’s work is at the forefront of engineering, logistics, operations, science, program management, mission IT and cybersecurity solutions.

• Collaborative Environment: Be part of a dynamic team that thrives on collaboration and innovation, fostering a supportive and intellectually stimulating workplace.

• Impactful Work: Your contributions will be pivotal in designing and optimizing defense systems that ensure national security and shape the future of space defense.

Key Responsibilities:

• Spacecraft Planning/Monitoring/Operations: Test and perform on‑console activities involving satellite operations during launch and early orbit support or long‑term operations. Plan, set up, and configure ground communication support, develop, validate, and execute pass plan; monitor, and review telemetry, advise leads and/or management of failures and degradation, and advise leads or management of predefined recovery procedures.

• Communications/Scheduling/Troubleshooting: Establish voice, messaging, and data communications for multiple‑ satellite programs of varying priorities and classifications; troubleshoot end‑to‑end communication issues. Configurations and monitoring of displays for computer and network equipment during normal mission operations. Multi‑program coordination and scheduling using COTS software tools. Determination of any anomalous conditions and providing corrective actions as required. Generation of downtime reports and other associated documentation for operational outages. Support to various operations status, engineering review, and problem boards. Identification of areas of concern, issues, inefficiencies, and other non‑value‑added activities, as well as proven recommended solutions. This position requires being onsite and does not support remote or hybrid work.

Work Environment:

• Location: On‑site

• Travel Requirements: Minimal 20%

• Working Hours: Standard

Basic Compensation:

$77,900 - $116,800 USD annually

The offered rate will be based on the selected candidate’s knowledge, skills, abilities and/or experience and in consideration of internal parity.

Qualifications:

Required:

• Active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph.

• A minimum of 2 Years of relevant experience with a completed High School diploma or equivalent; 0 Years of relevant experience with a completed associate’s degree

• Preferred Qualifications: 2 Years of relevant experience with a completed Associate’s degree; 0 Years of relevant experience with a completed Bachelor’s degree.

• Experience conducting satellite operations with the Satellite Control Network in a real‑time operations environment.

• Experience monitoring the activities of satellites.

• Familiarity with satellite ground systems, including hardware, software, and communications architecture.

• Strong troubleshooting and problem‑solving skills, demonstrated by frequent and successful application of technical standards, theories, concepts, and techniques.

• Familiar with UNIX and Windows‑based computer systems.

• Ability to create and follow standard processes and document results.

• Able to distinguish the difference between colors on a computer monitor. (specifically red, blue, and green).

• Willingness and ability to work multiple shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays, as well as overtime.

Desired:

• Proven teamwork and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to interface effectively with users, customers, management, and engineering personnel.

• Good verbal and written communication skills.

• Be comfortable using intercom systems, in addition to phone systems, as a frequent medium for communications.

KBR Benefits

KBR offers a selection of competitive lifestyle benefits which could include 401K plan with company match, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, AD&D, flexible spending account, disability, paid time off, or flexible work schedule. We support career advancement through professional training and development.

Belong, Connect and Grow at KBR

At KBR, we are passionate about our people and our Zero Harm culture. These inform all that we do and are at the heart of our commitment to, and ongoing journey toward being a People First company. That commitment is central to our team of team’s philosophy and fosters an environment where everyone can Belong, Connect and Grow. We Deliver – Together.

KBR is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.