This job is closed
We regret to inform you that the job you were interested in has been closed. Although this specific position is no longer available, we encourage you to continue exploring other opportunities on our job board.
About the position
KBR is looking for an Entry level Aerospace Engineer to support real-time operations of the Global Ecosystem Dynamics Investigation (GEDI), an ISS-hosted payload mission to collect measurements of forest vertical structure using waveform Lidar. Day-to-day duties include real-time command and control of the payload from the Science and Mission Operations Center (SMOC) at Goddard Space Flight Center, assembly and uplink of mission planning products to the payload for operations control, development, maintenance, and execution of Mission Operations ground tools, including scripts, display generation, databases, and operations procedures, collection and analysis of payload health and status metrics, and on-call operations support for unexpected anomaly resolution.
Responsibilities
- Real-time command and control of the payload from the Science and Mission Operations Center (SMOC) at Goddard Space Flight Center.
- Assembly and uplink of mission planning products to the payload for operations control.
- Development, maintenance, and execution of Mission Operations ground tools, including scripts, display generation, databases, and operations procedures.
- Collection and analysis of payload health and status metrics.
- On-call operations support for unexpected anomaly resolution.
Requirements
- Working knowledge of scripting languages.
- General understanding of orbital mechanics.
- Ability to grasp and apply new information quickly.
- Excellent interpersonal, oral communication, and written skills.
- Ability and willingness to multi-task and produce innovative methods to solve problems.
- Work well with a team.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office products.
Nice-to-haves
- Experience with Windows and Linux.
- Experience with Python and Bash.
- Flight operations experience.
Benefits
- Medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, disability benefits.
- Retirement 401k.
- Travel benefits.
- PTO.
- Holidays.
- Flexible work schedules.
- Parental leave.
- Military leave.
- Education assistance.
