Junior Satellite Operations Specialist

KBR

📍 Albuquerque, NM, United States

Full-time other-general Posted June 10, 2026

Job Description

Title:
Junior Satellite Operations Specialist


KBR is seeking a skilled and motivated candidate to join our space and satellite operations team on our satellite operations contract at Kirtland AFB in Albuquerque, NM.


In this role, you will:

+ Function as a Satellite Operations Specialist and perform real-time satellite contacts, configuring command and control ground equipment during pre-pass, pass and post-pass periods.

+ Support system readiness, mission planning, preparation, execution, and evaluation for satellite launch and early orbit operations, on-orbit operations, and end-of-life retirement and disposal.

+ Perform scheduling, data trending and analysis, real-time operations, and spacecraft anomaly resolution.

+ Assist in the development and maintenance of mission-specific documentation including procedures, on-console handbooks, support plans, Operations Directives (OD), and test plans.

+ Conduct con...