SWFO-L1 Mission Operations Support Team Engineer

    KBR, Inc.
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    Job Details

    Location
    Suitland, Maryland, United States
    Posted
    2 weeks ago
    Job Type
    FULL_TIME
    Salary
    USD 121,100 - 181,600

    Job Description

    Title: 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*** MOST engineers participate in commissioning and routine flight operations as delegated by the MOST Lead Engineer. Mission Operations Teams provide 24x7 shift staffing and perform functions in: 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

    Key Responsibilities:

    • 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.

    Required

    Experience:

    & Knowledge

    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***

    Education:

    & Training Bachelor’s Degree in Aerospace Engineering or related technical field. 6+ years of progressively complex spacecraft mission operations

    experience:

    .

    Compensation:

    $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:

    #LI-EM2 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.

    KBR — Delivering Solutions, Changing the World. KBR brings together the best and brightest to deliver science, technology and engineering solutions that help governments and companies around the world accomplish their most critical missions and objectives. In everything we do, we are guided by our ONE KBR Values: We Value Our People – We create diverse, inclusive environments in which each person can feel safe, respected and valued, and where everyone has opportunities to grow and reach their full potential.

    We Deliver – We are uncompromising in our commitment to deliver innovative, high-quality, technology-led solutions for our customers and exceptional, sustainable value for all our stakeholders. We Are People of Integrity – We value honesty, trust, courage, fairness, prudence and tenacity. We believe doing what’s right for the planet, the communities where we work, and our people is good for business.

    We Empower – We empower our people with a shared purpose, the right tools and the supportive culture they need to be proactive decision-makers, to be adaptive to change, and to succeed. We Are a Team of Teams – We have a will to succeed, but we value the achievements of our team of teams over individual accomplishments.

    Our collective focus makes us a better, stronger, more effective company. We have also embedded environmental, social and governance (ESG) principles in every business operation and corporate function. Not only are we committed to operating safely, sustainably and equitably, but we are also committed to using our capabilities and expertise to help our customers accomplish their sustainability goals.

    Worldwide, KBR employs a diverse workforce approximately 29,000 people strong, with customers in more than 80 countries and operations in 40 countries. At KBR, We Deliver. Fraud Alert Fraud has infiltrated the job placement market via the internet, email and direct phone contact. Attempts have included unauthorized use of KBR’s name and logo to solicit potential job seekers or to extend false job offers.

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