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Junior Satellite Operations Specialist

KBR | Albuquerque, United States | Posted July 02, 2026

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Title:

Junior Satellite Operations Specialist

KBR is seeking a skilled and motivated candidate to join our space and satellite operations team on our satellite operations contract at Kirtland AFB in Albuquerque, NM. 

In this role, you will:

  • Function as a Satellite Operations Specialist and perform real-time satellite contacts, configuring command and control ground equipment during pre-pass, pass and post-pass periods.
  • Support system readiness, mission planning, preparation, execution, and evaluation for satellite launch and early orbit operations, on-orbit operations, and end-of-life retirement and disposal.
  • Perform scheduling, data trending and analysis, real-time operations, and spacecraft anomaly resolution.
  • Assist in the development and maintenance of mission-specific documentation including procedures, on-console handbooks, support plans, Operations Directives (OD), and test plans.
  • Conduct conflict resolution to support ...
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