SWFO-L1 Mission Operations Support Team Engineer

Title:SWFO-L1 Mission Operations Support Team EngineerBELONG. 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 RoleThis 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 MonitoringMission Planning and SchedulingNetwork SchedulingSpace-to-Ground Communications and NetworksCommunications SecurityManeuversData DistributionGround Systems OperationSimulationsKey ResponsibilitiesSupport 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 & KnowledgeExperience 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 MonitoringCommanding and Telemetry ProcessingMission Planning and SchedulingSpace-to-Ground Communications and NetworksGround Systems EngineeringCommunications SecurityExperience 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 & TrainingBachelor’s Degree in Aerospace Engineering or related technical field.6+ years of progressively complex spacecraft mission operations experience.Compensation$121,100 – $181,600/year equivalentThe 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: #LI-EM2Belong, Connect and Grow at KBRAt 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.