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Orbit Analyst

Orbit Analyst

KBR, Inc.Colorado Springs, CO, US
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Overview

Orbit Analyst at KBR. Belong. Connect. Grow. with KBR! KBR's National Security Solutions team provides high-end engineering and advanced technology solutions to customers in the intelligence and national security communities. In this position, your work will have a profound impact on protecting national security.

Compensation

Base pay range : $74,900.00 / yr - $138,400.00 / yr

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 may include bonuses, commissions, or other forms of compensation per internal policy or contractual designation. This may include sign-on bonuses, relocation benefits, short-term incentives, long-term incentives, or discretionary payments for exceptional performance.

Responsibilities

  • Orbit Analysis : Performing orbit analysis, orbital determination and analysis functions.
  • Satellite Contacts : Generating and providing daily orbital data to execute numerous satellite contacts.
  • Sensor Coverage and Telemetry Collection : Supporting launch operations with orbital engineering tasks including sensor coverage and telemetry collection planning using link margin analysis and other tools; predicting trajectory and estimating the final orbit.
  • Ensuring Mission Success : Participating in requirements definition to ensure program and customer mission success.
  • Interfacing with Customers : Interfacing with external customers to maintain tracking station location, obscura, and Transmit Inhibit Zone data.
  • Testing Efforts : Participating in testing efforts of newly upgraded tracking stations.
  • Educating Customers : Participating in customer education of basic astrodynamics.
  • Software and Hardware Upgrades : Supporting and performing future OA software and hardware upgrades leading to automation of OA functions for daily activities and launch support.

Work Environment

  • Location : On-site
  • Travel Requirements : Minimal
  • Working Hours : Shift, 24 / 7 on call

    • Schedule

    40 hours per week

    Qualifications

    Required :

  • Clearance : TS / SCI with a Polygraph
  • Education : Undergraduate degree in related field
  • Experience Level : 3 years of orbital mechanics experience
  • Time Management : Ability to identify and achieve multiple milestones across calendars and schedules
  • Process Ability : Create and follow standard processes and clearly document results
  • Problem Solving : Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills with application of technical standards, theories, concepts, and techniques
  • Interpersonal Skills : Ability to interface effectively with users, customers, management, and other engineering personnel
  • Scheduling : Ability to occasionally work odd and / or extended hours covering a 24 / 7 period, particularly during launch operations

    • Desired :

  • Technical disciplines : orbital propagation and perturbations, orbit estimation, orbital maneuvers, modeling and simulation, and analysis
  • Modeling, Simulation, and Analysis : Experience in modeling, simulation and analysis in orbital maneuvers and orbit estimation
  • Software Experience : Knowledge of STK, ODTK, Matlab and other COTS products
  • Evaluating Technology : Ability to evaluate established and emerging technologies for architectural initiatives
  • Project Life Cycle : Experience in executing requirements analysis, design, hardware / software development, integration, test, and sustainment
  • Understanding Customer Products : Experience evaluating viability of vendor and government-provided HW / SW as part of technology / product trade studies
  • Operational Procedures : Ability to develop and maintain operational procedures, products and training materials
  • Communications Topologies : Knowledge of communications (network and RF) topologies, including SGLS, K and X band design
  • Satellite Command and Control : Knowledge and experience with satellite command & control theories and methodologies

    • Ready to Make a Difference?

    If you're excited about making a significant impact in space defense and working on projects that matter, apply and join our team at KBR.

    KBR Benefits

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

    Equal Opportunity

    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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    Job Details

  • Seniority level : Mid-Senior level
  • Employment type : Full-time
  • Job function : Business Development and Sales
  • Industries : IT Services and IT Consulting

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