Junior Telescope Operator

Title:

Belong. 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 this position your work will have a profound impact on the countrys most critical role protecting our national security.

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.

KBR was selected to support the US Space Force/Air Force Research Laboratorys ASTRO (Advanced Space Technology Research and Optimization) contract to provide mission equipment operations maintenance and upgrades to the USSFs AMOS site in Maui Hawaii. The AMOS site plays a vital role in national security by monitoring man-made objects in space and continuously developing next-generation capabilities to keep pace with the expanding space domain. This presents an incredible opportunity to push the boundaries of space and telescope technologies.

AMOSs telescope operators and maintainers are the key to AMOSs mission supporting routine and specialized tests site upgrades and specialized mission operations for the United States Space Force at their AMOS Site.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Providing 24x7x365 operation and straightforward maintenance of the mission equipment including telescopes sensors mounts IT equipment electrical and mechanical equipment etc.
• Monitor quality of collections and identify issues with data quality. Assist with resolution of issues and recommend improvements in equipment user interfaces and operating procedures to improve quality and timeliness of data delivery
• Set up mission equipment based on collection/test needs operate equipment during tests and ensure safe storage to prevent damage.
• Perform routine calibration and end-to-end system testing of mission equipment.
• Operate and monitor all mission equipment at the AMOS site.
• Use of various test equipment for testing and isolating faulty equipment. Provide updates and proper reporting of any faulty equipment for upper-level maintenance action.
• Performs routine telescope and mission equipment operations including collections test and calibrations under general supervision or occasional direct supervision.
• Operates and monitors telescope systems at the AMOS site under supervision. Supports Engineers in the design development modification and improvement of products/processes.
• Activities include but are not limited to: identifying and recommending improvements/preventive actions inspecting testing maintaining researching repairing and installing equipment and systems.
• Tests new and modified products processes and/or systems.
• Performs assignments that are standardized or prescribed selects or adapts standard procedures or equipment using fully applicable precedents receives initial instructions equipment requirements and advice from supervisor or engineer as needed performs recurring work under supervision. Work is reviewed for technical adequacy or conformity with instructions.

Basic Qualifications:

• Associate Degree and a minimum of 2 years of related experience (e.g. operating a variety of mechanical optical or electrical equipment); or an equivalent combination of related training and experience.
• Requires basic knowledge of job procedures and tools obtained through work experience and may require vocational/technical education or on-the-job training.
• Must be flexible to work necessary shifts to meet the 365x24x7 mission.
• Able to obtain a government clearance within 6 months

Desired Qualifications:

• One (1) year experience operating telescopes or optical sensors under supervision.
• Clearance: Active Secret desired eligibility for TS/SCI required

Work Environment:

Full time onsite (no remote/Hybrid) on Haleakala summit with occasional work in Kihei HI. Candidate must have effective verbal and written communication skills; must be able to adapt communication style to suit different audiences or facilitate group discussions; develop accurate written materials to communicate information clearly and must also be flexible to work necessary shifts to meet the 365x24x7 mission.

Compensation:

For Hawaii only: This is a non-exempt position. The pay rate is approximately $30-$36 per hour.

The offered rate will be based on the selected candidates knowledge skills abilities and/or experience and in consideration of internal parity.

Other 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 sign on bonus relocation benefits short term incentives long term incentives or discretionary payments for exceptional performance.

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.

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.

#ASTRO

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.