Senior Orbit Analyst

KBR, Inc.•Springfield, VA

19h•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. This position involves work that has a profound impact on the country’s most critical role – protecting national security. KBR is seeking a Senior Orbit Analyst that will provide expert-level orbital analysis, mission planning, and operational decision support for highly classified space systems. This role leads complex trajectory analysis, conjunction assessment, and maneuver planning activities for critical national security missions. The analyst serves as a technical authority during routine and time-critical operations, providing actionable recommendations that ensure mission success and orbital safety. The position contributes directly to operational strategy, process improvement, and the integration of advanced analytical capabilities. This role operates in a high-tempo, mission-focused environment supporting 24/7 space operations. This role is performed full-time on site at a government facility in Springfield, Virginia, and is contingent upon contract award.

Requirements

Master’s degree with 11+ years of relevant experience with demonstrated expertise; OR Bachelor’s degree with 12+ years of relevant experience with demonstrated expertise; OR No degree with 14+ years of relevant experience with demonstrated expertise
Active Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) clearance with adjudicated polygraph
Extensive expertise in orbital mechanics, astrodynamics, and satellite mission analysis
Significant hands-on experience performing conjunction assessment, collision avoidance, and maneuver planning
Proficiency with advanced orbital analysis and mission planning software (e.g., STK, GMAT, FreeFlyer)

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting IC space mission operations
Advanced proficiency in scripting or programming for orbital analysis and automation (e.g., Python, MATLAB)
In-depth knowledge of space traffic management practices, orbital debris mitigation standards, and multinational coordination frameworks

Responsibilities

Lead complex orbital mechanics analyses, trajectory modeling, and conjunction assessments for operational and planned missions
Develop, validate, and approve maneuver strategies to mitigate collision risks and support long-term mission objectives
Serve as the primary technical expert for satellite orbit determination, propagation, and performance assessment
Provide authoritative recommendations to mission leadership during time-sensitive operational events and anomaly resolution
Coordinate orbital analysis activities with internal mission teams and external mission partners to ensure orbital safety and compliance
Oversee and refine orbital analysis methodologies, tools, and automation to improve accuracy and operational efficiency
Develop and deliver detailed technical briefings and decision-support products for senior mission and operations leadership
Mentor and technically guide junior and intermediate orbit analysts, supporting workforce development and mission continuity
Participate in 24/7 operational shift rotations as required to support continuous mission execution