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Title: Orbit Analyst Orbit Analyst Belong. Connect. Grow. with KBR! KBR's National Security ... Satellite Contacts: Generate, distribute, and provide daily orbital data required to execute ...

Orbit Analyst

Colorado Springs, CO · On-site

$74K - $138K/yr

Performing orbit analysis, orbital determination and analysis functions ... Satellite Contacts: Generating and providing daily orbital data to execute numerous satellite ...

Orbit Analyst

Colorado Springs, CO · On-site

$100 - $125/hr

Title: Orbit Analyst Orbit Analyst Belong. Connect. Grow. with KBR! KBR's National Security ... Satellite Contacts: Generate, distribute, and provide daily orbital data required to execute ...

Title: Orbit Analyst Orbit Analyst Belong. Connect. Grow. with KBR! KBR's National Security ... Satellite Contacts: Generate, distribute, and provide daily orbital data required to execute ...

Orbit Analyst

Colorado Springs, CO · On-site

$74K - $138K/yr

Performing orbit analysis, orbital determination and analysis functions ... Satellite Contacts: Generating and providing daily orbital data to execute numerous satellite ...

Intermediate Orbit Analyst page is loaded## Intermediate Orbit Analystlocations: Springfield ... Lead routine monitoring of satellite positions and provide recommendations for collision avoidance.

Junior Orbit Analyst**Belong. Connect. Grow. with KBR!**KBR's National Security Solutions team ... This role involves monitoring satellite trajectories, performing basic orbital calculations, and ...

Lead routine monitoring of satellite positions and provide recommendations for collision avoidance ... Mentor junior orbit analysts and assist in training on orbital analysis tools and procedures.

Lead routine monitoring of satellite positions and provide recommendations for collision avoidance ... Mentor junior orbit analysts and assist in training on orbital analysis tools and procedures.

Junior Orbit Analyst

Springfield, VA · On-site

$101K - $124K/yr

Junior Orbit Analyst Belong. Connect. Grow. with KBR! KBR's National Security Solutions team ... This role involves monitoring satellite trajectories, performing basic orbital calculations, and ...

Junior Orbit Analyst

Springfield, VA · On-site

$101K - $124K/yr

Junior Orbit Analyst Belong. Connect. Grow. with KBR! KBR's National Security Solutions team ... This role involves monitoring satellite trajectories, performing basic orbital calculations, and ...

... satellite orbit determination (OD) and OD tools * Proven expertise with orbit design and modeling tools such as STK or GMAT * Experience designing and conducting comprehensive orbit analyses

... satellite orbit determination (OD) and OD tools * Proven expertise with orbit design and modeling tools such as STK or GMAT * Experience designing and conducting comprehensive orbit analyses

Flight Dynamics Engineer

Greenbelt, MD · On-site

$150 - $200/hr

... satellite orbit determination (OD) and OD tools * Proven expertise with orbit design and modeling tools such as STK or GMAT * Experience designing and conducting comprehensive orbit analyses

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Orbit Analyst

Colorado Springs, CO • On-site

KBR
IT Services • 10K+ employees

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 24 days ago


KBR rating

8.3

Company rating: 8.3 out of 10

Based on 48 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

140th of 454 rated engineering


Job description

Title:

Orbit Analyst

Orbit Analyst

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.

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

  • Orbit Analysis: Perform orbit analysis, orbit product generation, orbital determination, and daily orbital analysis activities in support of customer space systems and mission operations.

  • Satellite Contacts: Generate, distribute, and provide daily orbital data required to execute numerous satellite contacts and support external mission users.

  • Launch Planning and Support: Support launch nominal planning and day-of-launch activities, including trajectory prediction, orbit estimation, sensor coverage analysis, telemetry collection planning, and mission execution support.

  • Customer and Mission Interface: Participate in program-to-customer interface requirements definition, coordinate with mission partners and external stakeholders, and maintain tracking station location, obscura, and Transmit Inhibit Zone (TIZ) data to support mission success.

  • Operational Support: Participate in testing efforts for upgraded tracking stations, support mission readiness activities, and assist with customer education in astrodynamics and orbital operations.

  • Technology Modernization and Automation: Support Orbit Analyst software and hardware upgrades, technology insertion initiatives, automation efforts, and continuous process improvements supporting daily operations and launch activities.

  • Documentation and Process Compliance: Create, maintain, and improve operational procedures, technical documentation, engineering products, and training materials in accordance with established processes and standards.

QualificationsRequired

  • Clearance: TS/SCI with a Polygraph.

  • Education: Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Systems Engineering, Physics, Mathematics, Astrodynamics, or another STEM discipline with no prior experience required; or a High School Diploma/GED with 3 years of experience in orbital mechanics, satellite operations, space operations, or a related field.

  • Independent Performance and Organization: Self-motivated professional with strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities, milestones, schedules, and complex technical challenges.

  • Process Discipline: Ability to create, follow, and improve standard processes while clearly documenting technical and operational results.

  • Problem Solving in Critical Situations: Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills demonstrated through application of technical standards, theories, concepts, and techniques.

  • Communication and Collaboration: Ability to effectively communicate and collaborate with users, customers, management, mission operators, and engineering personnel in both technical and non-technical environments.

  • Analytical Tools and Automation: Experience with orbital analysis, modeling, simulation, or mission planning tools such as STK, ODTK, and MATLAB. Experience developing or maintaining scripts, analytical tools, data-processing applications, or automation solutions using Python, Perl, Visual Basic, MATLAB, or similar programming languages.

  • Satellite Operations Knowledge: Foundational understanding of satellite command and control theories and methodologies, orbital mechanics, and space operations principles.

  • Operational Flexibility: Ability to occasionally work odd and/or extended hours supporting a 24/7 operational environment, particularly during launch operations.

Desired

  • Astrodynamics and Analysis: Experience with orbital propagation and perturbations, orbit estimation, orbital maneuvers, astrodynamics, modeling, simulation, and mission analysis.

  • Evaluating Technology: Ability to assess established and emerging technologies for applicability to mission operations and architectural initiatives.

  • Engineering and Technology Assessment: Experience supporting the full system lifecycle including requirements analysis, design, development, integration, test, sustainment, and technology trade studies involving government and commercial hardware/software solutions.

  • Operational Procedures: Ability to develop and maintain operational procedures, products, technical documentation, and training materials.

  • Systems Engineering: Knowledge of and experience with systems engineering methodologies and related engineering processes.

  • Space Communications and Ground Systems: Knowledge of satellite command and control architectures, SCN operations, tracking station operations, telemetry collection systems, and communications topologies including SGLS, K-band, and X-band architectures.

  • Mission Operations: Experience supporting launch operations, orbit product generation and distribution, satellite operations, or operational space programs.

Work Environment

  • Location: On-site at a government customer facility in the Colorado Springs area.

  • Travel Requirements: Up to 10% travel as required to support customer and mission objectives.

Scheduled Weekly Hours

Monday-Friday40 hours(additionalhours may berequiredto support launch operations, mission events, and customer-directed activities)

Basic Compensation

$74,900 - $138,400 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.

Additional Compensation

KBR may offer bonuses, commissions, or other forms of compensation to certain job titles or levels, per internal policy or contractual designation. Additional compensation may be in the form of a sign-on bonus, relocation benefits, short-term incentives, long-term incentives, or discretionary payments for exceptional performance.

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 a 401(k) plan with company match, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, AD&D, flexible spending accounts, disability coverage, paid time off, and flexible work schedules. 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 values 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-teams 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.

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.


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At KBR, we partner with government and industry clients to provide purposeful and comprehensive solutions with an emphasis on efficiency and safety. With a full portfolio of services, proprietary technologies and expertise, our employees are ready to handle projects and missions from planning and design to sustainability and maintenance. Whether at the bottom of the ocean or in outer space, our clients trust us to deliver the impossible on a daily basis.

Industry

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Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Houston, TX, US

Year founded

1998