Telescope & Sensor Operator, IT

Belong. Connect. Grow. with KBR! 

IT Class Operator (2nd Shift) 

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. 

Why Join Us? 

• Innovative Projects: KBR’s work is at the forefront of engineering, logistics, operations, science, program management, mission IT and cybersecurity solutions. 

• Collaborative Environment: Be part of a dynamic team that thrives on collaboration and innovation, fostering a supportive and intellectually stimulating workplace. 

• Impactful Work: Your contributions will be pivotal in designing and optimizing defense systems that ensure national security and shape the future of space defense. 

Key Responsibilities: 

  
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.  

AMOS’s telescope operators and maintainers are the key to AMOS’s mission supporting routine and specialized tests, site upgrades and specialized mission operations for the United States Space Force at their AMOS Site.   

• Duties include providing 24x7x365 operation and straightforward maintenance of the mission equipment, including telescopes, sensors, mounts, IT equipment, electrical and mechanical equipment, etc.   

• 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.  

Independently operates and monitors complex mission equipment at the AMOS site. Supports Engineers in the design, development, modification, and improvement of products/processes. Activities include but are not limited to: identifying and recommending improvements/preventive actions, inspecting, testing, maintaining, researching, repairing, and installing equipment and systems. Tests new and modified products, processes, and/or systems. Requires broad knowledge of operational procedures and tools obtained through work experience and may require vocational/technical education or on-the-job training. Works under limited supervision for routine situations. Provides assistance and training to lower-level employees. Problems may be non-routine but not complex.   

Knowledge of and able to independently perform routine operation of mission equipment. Maintains effective working relationships with Government Customer, other site contractors and other team members.  

Responsibilities:  

• Performs routine telescope and mission equipment operations including collections, tests and calibrations. Supports special and/or off-nominal operations as . May mentor and oversee operations of less experienced staff.  

• Troubleshoots and resolves minor computer or equipment issues.   

Qualifications:  

• Associate Degree and a minimum of 5 years of related experience (e.g., operating custom-built/specialized mechanical, optical or electrical equipment); or requires an equivalent combination of related training and experience.  

Desired Qualifications:  

• Four (4) years experience operating telescopes or optical sensors with minimal supervision.   

• COMPTIA+  

Clearance: Active Top Secret with SCI eligibility   

WORK ENVIRONMENT:  

Full time in office. (no remote/Hybrid) Primary work location is remote site on Haleakala, with occasional work in Kihei, HI. Candidate must have effective verbal and written communication skills; must be able to adapt communication style to suit different audiences or facilitate group discussions; develop accurate written materials to communicate information clearly and concisely.  

Basic Compensation: 

$68-89k 

The offered rate will be based on the selected candidate’s knowledge, skills, abilities and/or experience and in consideration of internal parity.