Spacecraft Operations Technician
Spacecraft Operations Technician
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$ 77900 - 116800
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Spacecraft Operations TechnicianBelong. Connect. Grow. with KBR!
KBRs 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 countrys 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: KBRs 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:
$77900 - $116800 USD annually
The offered rate will be based on the selected candidates 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 Associates degree
Preferred Qualifications: 2 Years of relevant experience with a completed Associates degree; 0 Years of relevant experience with a completed Bachelors 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 youre 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. Lets 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.
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 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.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
