Spacecraft Operations Technician

KBR Careers; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 77,900 - 116,800; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K plan with company match

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Flexible spending account

Job summary

KBR Careers is seeking a Spacecraft Operations Technician in Colorado Springs, CO, responsible for satellite operations through interactive activities such as planning and monitoring. The position demands a strong background in satellite operations and troubleshooting.

Applicants should have a TS/SCI security clearance, at least 2 years of experience, and a high school diploma. KBR offers competitive benefits including 401k, medical, and paid time off. Join our mission to support national security.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of relevant experience.
• Experience monitoring the activities of satellites.
• Ability to create and follow standard processes.

Responsibilities

• Test and perform on-console activities involving satellite operations.
• Establish communication for multiple satellite programs.
• Monitor telemetry and advise management of issues.

Skills

Active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph

Strong troubleshooting skills

Experience with satellite operations

Familiarity with UNIX and Windows

Education

Completed high school diploma

Associate’s degree

Job description

Belong. Connect. Grow. with KBR!

Spacecraft Operations Technician

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. Configure and monitor displays for computer and network equipment during normal mission operations. Multi‑program coordination and scheduling using COTS software tools. Determine any anomalous conditions and provide corrective actions as required. Generate downtime reports and other associated documentation for operational outages. Support various operations status, engineering review, and problem boards. Identify 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.
• 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.

Ready to Make a Difference?

If you’re excited about making a significant impact in the field of space defense and working on projects that matter, we encourage you to apply and join our team at KBR. Let’s shape the future together.

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.

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.

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