Senior Orbit Analyst

KBR

Springfield, Virginia, United States
Not specified; + compensation may include bonuses,...
Expert-level orbital mechanics analysis
Trajectory modeling and conjunction assessment
Maneuver planning for collision avoidance
This role provides expert-level orbital analysis and mission planning for highly classified national security space systems

Job Summary

  • This role provides expert-level orbital analysis and mission planning for highly classified national security space systems.
  • The analyst serves as a technical authority during time-critical operations to ensure mission success and orbital safety.
  • Candidates must possess an active Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information clearance with an adjudicated polygraph.

Matching Summary

This role provides expert-level orbital analysis and mission planning for highly classified national security space systems.

Salary

Not specified; Additional compensation may include bonuses, sign-on bonus, relocation benefits, short-term incentives, long-term incentives, or discretionary payments.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Expert-level orbital mechanics analysis
  • Trajectory modeling and conjunction assessment
  • Maneuver planning for collision avoidance
  • Satellite orbit determination and propagation
  • Advanced orbital analysis software proficiency

Nice-to-have

  • Scripting for orbital automation
  • Space traffic management knowledge
  • Multinational coordination frameworks
  • Mentoring junior analysts
  • Innovative collaborative environment

Key Requirements

  • Master's degree with 11+ years experience or equivalent
  • Active Top Secret/SCI clearance with polygraph
  • Extensive hands-on conjunction assessment experience
  • Proficiency with STK, GMAT, or FreeFlyer software

Work Rights

Must have US citizenship (implied by TS/SCI + Polygraph)

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