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SWFO-L1 Mission Operations Support Team Engineer
BELONG. CONNECT. GROW. with KBR.
Around here, we define the future. We are a company of innovators, thinkers, creators, explorers, volunteers, and dreamers. But we all share one goal: to improve the world responsibly and safely.
About The Role
This position supports NOAA, NASA, and the GSMO-3 contract as part of the Spacecraft Mission Operations Support Team (MOST) for the SWFO-L1 Mission. The role provides Mission Operations, Post-Launch Testing, and Commissioning support, ensuring successful mission objectives.
$121,100 – $181,600/year equivalent
The offered rate will be based on contract affordability and the selected candidate's 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.
Click here to learn more: KBR Benefits
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.
R2116154
SWFO-L1 Mission Operations Support Team Engineer
BELONG. CONNECT. GROW. with KBR.
Around here, we define the future. We are a company of innovators, thinkers, creators, explorers, volunteers, and dreamers. But we all share one goal: to improve the world responsibly and safely.
About The Role
This position supports NOAA, NASA, and the GSMO-3 contract as part of the Spacecraft Mission Operations Support Team (MOST) for the SWFO-L1 Mission. The role provides Mission Operations, Post-Launch Testing, and Commissioning support, ensuring successful mission objectives.
- Must be a U.S. Citizen***
- Health and Safety Monitoring
- Mission Planning and Scheduling
- Network Scheduling
- Space-to-Ground Communications and Networks
- Communications Security
- Maneuvers
- Data Distribution
- Ground Systems Operation
- Simulations
- Support mission operations during commissioning and routine flight phases.
- Perform real-time health and safety monitoring, commanding, and telemetry processing.
- Assist with mission planning, timeline management, and scheduling.
- Support space-to-ground communications, network operations, and ground systems engineering.
- Participate in mission reviews including Post-Launch Test (PLT), Transition Readiness, and Anomaly Reviews.
- Contribute to training and certification for NOAA Mission Operations Team.
- Experience as a NOAA or NASA SWFO-L1 Mission Operations Engineer or SWFO-L1 Ground Readiness Engineer.
- Knowledge of SWFO-L1 Concept of Operations (ConOps), Mission Phase Plans, and Flight Operations Plan (FOP).
- Familiarity with NOAA mission operations including:
- Real-Time Health and Safety Monitoring
- Commanding and Telemetry Processing
- Mission Planning and Scheduling
- Space-to-Ground Communications and Networks
- Ground Systems Engineering
- Communications Security
- Experience supporting mission reviews (PLT, Transition Readiness, Anomaly Reviews).
- Knowledge of NOAA software such as OS/Comet is beneficial.
- Experience with NOAA Mission Operations Team training and certification.
- Security clearance is not required, but beneficial.
- ***Must be a U.S. Citizen***
- Bachelor’s Degree in Aerospace Engineering or related technical field.
- 6 years of progressively complex spacecraft mission operations experience.
$121,100 – $181,600/year equivalent
The offered rate will be based on contract affordability and the selected candidate's 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.
Click here to learn more: KBR Benefits
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.
R2116154
Salary : $121,100 - $181,600