Spacecraft Operations Technician

## Title Spacecraft Operations Technician ## Belong. Connect. Grow. with KBR! KBR’s 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 country’s 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: KBR’s 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 $77,900 - $116,800 USD annually The offered rate will be based on the selected candidate’s knowledge, skills, abilities and/or experience and in consideration of internal parity. ## 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 associate’s degree - Preferred Qualifications: 2 Years of relevant experience with a completed Associate’s degree; 0 Years of relevant experience with a completed Bachelor’s 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 you’re 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.

Let's 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 team’s 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.