Location
Albuquerque
Posted
June 08, 2026
Commute
Local Area
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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...
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...