Spacecraft Operations Technician — On-Site, TS/SCI

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

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.