Engineering Systems Specialist

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KBR is seeking an Engineering Systems Specialist to support realtime operations of the Hubble Space Telescope (HST). This role ensures spacecraft health and safety executes command operations manages ground systems and supports science data flow to NASA and the Space Telescope Science Institute.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor HST realtime health and safety and execute all HSTs manual commanding
• Manage automated command engines generate and execute flight plans and TDRSS schedule updates
• Verify science data products (PACOR) and support data transfer processes
• Execute daily subsystem and operational tasks (star maps OBSINTs ephemeris load management)
• Configure and maintain ground system components (Control Center Systems (CCS) strings Sensory and Calibration Servers Command Communication
  Coordinates interface configurations with NASA and HST entities including: Subsystems Engineers CCS Response Team Operations Systems Administrators NASA Operations Manager Ground Stations WSC NCC NASCOM and STSci (Scheduling OPUS and PASS)
• Coordinate with NASA centers subsystem engineers operations teams and ground stations
• Develop update and improve operational procedures
• Provide oncall support for spacecraft network and groundsystem anomalies
• Assist MOSESII and subsystem engineering teams as needed; support crosstraining and growth

Required Qualifications

• Bachelors in Aerospace Mechanical or related engineering field
• 2 years engineering experience
• Experience working in a fast-paced and dynamic operational environment that requires rapid response times.
• A collaborative team player who works effectively with others is reliable and always willing to support and assist other team members.

• Strong communication including proactively asking questions suggest improvements for procedures or ways to enhance operations.
• Willingness to take on additional tasks during slower periods to support other teams as needed
• Flexibility to work hybrid or fully onsite schedules depending on HST mission requirements
• Ability to support on-call and/or unplanned work assignments during nights/weekends to support mission critical tasks.
• Commitment to continuous learning across multiple spacecraft subsystems

Preferred Skills

• Test systems experience (HITT)
• Spacecraft or TDRSS communications experience
• Interest in advancing toward Subsystem Engineer roles

Experience and/or Education in lieu of these qualifications will be reviewed for applicability to meet these requirements.

Basic Compensation:

$90400.00 - $135600.00- USD Annual

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

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.

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