Title:

LRO Operations Lead

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.

KBR is looking for an Operations Lead to support the Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter (LRO) team.   LRO is a NASA robotic spacecraft currently orbiting the moon in an eccentric polar mapping orbit.  LRO data is essential for planning NASA’s human and robotic missions to the Moon.  This position is within the LRO Mission Operations Team (MOT).

US citizenship required.

Responsibilities:

Monitor the health and safety of the LRO spacecraft and ground systemMonitor real-time activities and transmit daily loads to LRORespond to, identify, and investigate spacecraft and ground anomaliesWrite and maintain daily operations records – daily blogs, activity requests, engineering changes, etcDaily mission planning activitiesDaily trending and data analysis activitiesPerform verification testing using the LRO Spacecraft Simulator for all off-nominal activities prior to use on the spacecraftBe the MOT resident expert in a specified spacecraft subsystem and science instrument

The LRO Operations Lead will:

Work off-nominal hours during special operations and anomalies as required

Required Certification: Ops Lead certification

Required Education/Experience:

B.S. in engineering, mathematics, physics, or computer sciences5 + years of experience in spacecraft operations: real-time satellite console (command, control, and telemetry analysis)In lieu of formal education, 13 years of directly related work experience. Specific contract requirements regarding education and experience will prevailSelf-motivated; able to work autonomously, with minimal directionWorks well with a teamOperations certification

Desired Skills:

ITOS and STOL experienceExperience with data processing, flight dynamics and ground networksExperience with Ilog rule developmentSpacecraft subsystem/instrument performance analysis experienceWindows and Linux experienceC, BASH, PERL, and Python LanguagesXML and SQL databases

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.​

Inclusion and Diversity at KBR​

At KBR, we are passionate about our people, sustainability, 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 more inclusive and diverse company.  That commitment is central to our team of team’s philosophy and fosters an environment of real collaboration across cultures and locations.  Our individual differences and perspectives bring enhanced value to our teams and help us develop solutions for the most challenging problems.  We understand that by embracing those differences and working together, we are more innovative, more resilient, and safer.  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.