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KBR

Engineering and technology solutions for government

Offensive/Defensive Space Control Analyst

Flight Dynamics & GNCConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeColorado Springs, CO, USA

About the Job

Requirements

  • An active Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information clearance is required.
  • A Master of Science degree in Operations Research, Astrodynamics, Physics, Aerospace Engineering, or another engineering or science field is required.
  • At least 5 years of professional experience in space systems analysis, astrodynamics, or space control operations is required.
  • At least 5 years of experience using Python to parse complex datasets, run simulations, or build mathematical models is required.
  • Hands-on experience with industry-standard astrodynamics software and modeling suites is required.

Responsibilities

  • Provide decision-makers and warfighters with analysis, tools, and modeling to close complex space kill chains.
  • Analyze algorithm deficiencies and identify possible mitigation procedures or replacement algorithms across the space command-and-control enterprise.
  • Develop and maintain astrodynamics tools and software for operational use cases.
  • Research and develop algorithms or methods to improve Space Domain Awareness and Orbital Warfare operations.
  • Compile research and analysis into presentations and reports for senior leadership.
  • Assist operational units, including 18 SDS and NSDC, with developing short-term software solutions for real-world issues.
  • Serve as a subject matter expert on astrodynamics and offensive/defensive space control.
  • Assist in validating Space Surveillance Network, non-traditional, and commercial space surveillance sensor data.

Desired Qualifications

  • A Ph.D. in Operations Research or a theoretical science field.
  • Experience using MATLAB, Java, or shell scripting (Bash/Zsh) alongside Python, as well as Git.
  • Familiarity with Satellite Mission Platform.
  • Familiarity with and use of the Unified Data Library.
  • A deep understanding of the current space command-and-control enterprise.
  • Deep familiarity with Department of Defense space systems, Joint Force programs, and specialized platforms supporting Orbital Warfare or Electronic Warfare.

About the Company

KBR

Engineering and technology solutions for government

KBR provides science, technology, and engineering solutions to government and commercial clients in aerospace, defense, intelligence, and energy. It has two segments: Government Solutions for defense, space, and mission support for agencies like DoD and NASA; Sustainable Technology Solutions offering technologies, equipment, and catalysts for ammonia, olefins, and other chemicals to improve sustainability. It earns revenue from long-term contracts, often cost-reimbursable or fixed-price, delivering integrated services and technologies on large projects. Its focus on government contracting combined with in-house technology and equipment enables end-to-end solutions for mission-critical and energy programs, with a goal of reliable, cost-effective engineering and sustainable industrial processes.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Houston, TX
Founded
1919

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