Junior Telescope Operator

KBR, Inc. • Kihei, HI

79d • $30 - $36

About The Position

KBR’s National Security Solutions team provides high-end engineering and advanced technology solutions to our customers in the intelligence and national security communities. In this position, your work will have a profound impact on the country’s most critical role – protecting our national security. KBR was selected to support the US Space Force/Air Force Research Laboratory’s ASTRO (Advanced Space Technology Research and Optimization) contract to provide mission equipment operations, maintenance, and upgrades to the USSF’s AMOS site in Maui, Hawaii. The AMOS site plays a vital role in national security by monitoring man-made objects in space and continuously developing next-generation capabilities to keep pace with the expanding space domain. This presents an incredible opportunity to push the boundaries of space and telescope technologies.

Requirements

• Associate Degree and a minimum of 2 years of related experience (e.g., operating a variety of mechanical, optical or electrical equipment); or an equivalent combination of related training and experience.
• Requires basic knowledge of job procedures and tools obtained through work experience and may require vocational/technical education or on-the-job training.
• Must be flexible to work necessary shifts to meet the 365x24x7 mission.
• Able to obtain a government clearance within 6 months.

Nice To Haves

• One (1) year experience operating telescopes or optical sensors under supervision.
• Active Secret clearance desired, eligibility for TS/SCI required.

Responsibilities

• Providing 24x7x365 operation and straightforward maintenance of the mission equipment, including telescopes, sensors, mounts, IT equipment, electrical and mechanical equipment.
• Monitor quality of collections and identify issues with data quality.
• Assist with resolution of issues and recommend improvements in equipment, user interfaces, and operating procedures to improve quality and timeliness of data delivery.
• Set up mission equipment based on collection/test needs, operate equipment during tests, and ensure safe storage to prevent damage.
• Perform routine calibration and end-to-end system testing of mission equipment.
• Operate and monitor all mission equipment at the AMOS site.
• Use of various test equipment for testing and isolating faulty equipment.
• Provide updates and proper reporting of any faulty equipment for upper-level maintenance action.
• Performs routine telescope and mission equipment operations including collections, test and calibrations under general supervision or occasional direct supervision.
• Operates and monitors telescope systems at the AMOS site under supervision.
• Supports Engineers in the design, development, modification, and improvement of products/processes.

Benefits

• 401K plan with company match
• medical, dental, vision, life insurance, AD&D
• flexible spending account
• disability
• paid time off
• flexible work schedule
• career advancement through professional training and development.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees