Junior Orbit Analyst

KBR

Springfield, Virginia, United States
Not specified; + compensation may include bonuses,...
Perform routine orbital calculations
Monitor satellite positions and trajectories
Assess potential conjunctions or collision risks
This role involves monitoring satellite trajectories, performing basic orbital calculations, and assisting in collision avoidance assessments

Job Summary

  • This role involves monitoring satellite trajectories, performing basic orbital calculations, and assisting in collision avoidance assessments.
  • The position provides an opportunity to develop expertise in orbital mechanics and contribute to the success of space operations.
  • KBR fosters a collaborative environment where employees can belong, connect, and grow while working on innovative national security projects.

Matching Summary

This role involves monitoring satellite trajectories, performing basic orbital calculations, and assisting in collision avoidance assessments.

Salary

Not specified; Additional compensation may include bonuses, commissions, sign-on bonus, relocation benefits, or incentives

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Perform routine orbital calculations
  • Monitor satellite positions and trajectories
  • Assess potential conjunctions or collision risks
  • Maintain accurate logs of orbital data
  • Support shift operations in mission-critical environment

Nice-to-have

  • Contribute to process improvements and tool enhancements
  • Experience supporting satellite operations
  • Knowledge of conjunction assessment processes
  • Exposure to scripting for automation tasks

Key Requirements

  • Master's degree with 1 year experience OR Bachelor's with 2 years OR No degree with 4 years
  • Active Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) clearance with adjudicated polygraph
  • Familiarity with orbital mechanics principles and basic astrodynamics concepts
  • Experience using orbital analysis software such as STK or GMAT
  • Ability to work rotating shifts in a government facility

Work Rights

Must have active TS/SCI clearance with adjudicated polygraph

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