Offensive/Defensive Space Control Analyst (ODSC)

KBR, Inc.•Colorado Springs, CO

2d•$165,000 - $175,000•Onsite

About The Position

KBR's National Security Solutions team provides high-end engineering and advanced technology solutions to 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 is seeking an Offensive/Defensive Space Control Analyst (ODSC) to join our team at Peterson SFB in Colorado Springs, CO. An active TS/SCI clearance is required. In this role, you will deliver tactical assessments, algorithm validation, and software solutions to close critical space kill chains, ensuring the war-fighter maintains the tactical edge in space.

Requirements

Active TS/SCI clearance required
Master of Science (M.S.) degree in Operations Research, Astrodynamics, Physics, Aerospace Engineering, or another engineering/science field
5+ years of professional experience in space systems analysis, astrodynamics, or space control operations
Strong quantitative and analytical programming abilities, with at least 5 years of experience using Python to parse complex datasets, run simulations, or build mathematical models
Demonstrated hands-on experience with industry standard astrodynamics software and modeling suites

Nice To Haves

PhD. in Operations Research or a theoretical science field
Experience using MATLAB, Java, or Shell scripting (Bash/Zsh) alongside Python, as well as Git
Familiarity with Satellite Mission Platform
Familiarity and use of the Unified Data Library
A deep understanding of the current space C2 enterprise
Deep familiarity with DoD space systems, Joint Force programs, and specialized platforms supporting Orbital Warfare (OW) and/or Electronic Warfare (EW)

Responsibilities

Provide decision-makers and war-fighters with the critical analysis, tools, and modeling required to close complex space kill chains
Analyze algorithm deficiencies and identify possible mitigation procedures and/or replacement algorithms across the space C2 enterprise
Develop/maintain astrodynamics tools and software for a variety of operational use cases
Research and develop algorithms and/or methods to improve SDA and OW operations
Compile research and analysis into digestible presentations and reports for senior leadership
Assist operational units (e.g., 18 SDS, NSDC, and more) with developing short-term software solutions for a variety of real-world issues
Serve as a subject matter expert on astrodynamics and offensive/defensive space control
Assist in validation of SSN, non-traditional, commercial space surveillance sensor data