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Title:
Sr. Control Systems Engineer (part time)
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Sr Control Systems Engineer
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?
Program Overview:
KBR'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.
Position Overview:
KBR is seeking a highly skilled Telescope Engineer to support telescope control systems including system SW design, engineering, development and testing for large telescope systems. This engineer will assess and support development of control software for sensors and other ancillary telescope equipment. This will include supporting major troubleshooting and upgrades to critical telescope systems including focus and figure control.
Key duties and responsibilities:
Minimum Qualifications:
Desired Qualifications:
Compensation range:
For Hawaii only - the pay rate for this position is approximately $95-$122 per hour. The offered rate will be based on the selected candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities and/or experience and in consideration of internal parity.
Additional Compensation:
KBR may offer bonuses, commissions, or other forms of compensation to certain job titles or levels, per internal policy or contractual designation. Additional compensation may be in the form of sign on bonus, relocation benefits, short term incentives, long term incentives, or discretionary payments for exceptional performance.
Work Environment:
KBR supports work from home when compatible with meeting contract requirements . AMOS is a dynamic work environment, and this contract supports routine operations of and maintenance of mission equipment, as well as the need to respond to real-world events. To the extent possible, schedules are forecasted in advance, but upgrades, maintenance or significant tests require personnel to be present in the telescope facilities on Haleakala or Government's Kihei office. 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.
Ready to Make a Difference?
If you're excited about making a significant impact in the field of space defense and working on projects that matter, we encourage you to apply and join our team at KBR. Let's shape the future together.
#ASTRO
Belong, Connect and Grow at KBR
At KBR, we are passionate about our people and our Zero Harm culture. These inform all that we do and are at the heart of our commitment to, and ongoing journey toward being a People First company. That commitment is central to our team of team's philosophy and fosters an environment where everyone can Belong, Connect and Grow. We Deliver - Together.
KBR is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.
Sr. Control Systems Engineer (part time)
Belong. Connect. Grow. with KBR!
Sr Control Systems Engineer
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: Be part of a dynamic team that thrives on collaboration and innovation, fostering a supportive and intellectually stimulating workplace.
- 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 successfully getting mission capability on orbit and shaping the future of space reconnaissance.
Program Overview:
KBR'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.
Position Overview:
KBR is seeking a highly skilled Telescope Engineer to support telescope control systems including system SW design, engineering, development and testing for large telescope systems. This engineer will assess and support development of control software for sensors and other ancillary telescope equipment. This will include supporting major troubleshooting and upgrades to critical telescope systems including focus and figure control.
Key duties and responsibilities:
- Advise and lead software, electrical, mechanical and optical engineers in calibration and optimizing performance of large telescope systems
- Mentor less experienced staff in developing and modifying critical telescope software systems and control logic for telescopes and ancillary equipment
- Work with engineers and technicians to streamline integration of new equipment or control systems at all levels of telescope function
- Assist with designing modifications to telescopes to improve performance and integrate new sensors
- Assist with design of opto-mechanical systems and/or SW algorithms to improve image quality of telescope systems
- Develop and implement tests to validate system performance
- Work with interdisciplinary teams to improve system performance and reliability
- Provide training and technical support to maintenance staff and telescope operators
Minimum Qualifications:
- Master's degree in Computer Science, or related discipline from an accredited institution.
- Proficiency in developing custom SW to control complex electro-optical systems
- Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
- Experience analyzing and improving performance of large telescope systems
- Minimum of 10+ years experience in providing Engineering support of large telescope systems
- Clearance: Active Secret clearance
Desired Qualifications:
- Design of SW to control complex electro-optical systems
- Experience developing sensor control software
Compensation range:
For Hawaii only - the pay rate for this position is approximately $95-$122 per hour. The offered rate will be based on the selected candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities and/or experience and in consideration of internal parity.
Additional Compensation:
KBR may offer bonuses, commissions, or other forms of compensation to certain job titles or levels, per internal policy or contractual designation. Additional compensation may be in the form of sign on bonus, relocation benefits, short term incentives, long term incentives, or discretionary payments for exceptional performance.
Work Environment:
KBR supports work from home when compatible with meeting contract requirements . AMOS is a dynamic work environment, and this contract supports routine operations of and maintenance of mission equipment, as well as the need to respond to real-world events. To the extent possible, schedules are forecasted in advance, but upgrades, maintenance or significant tests require personnel to be present in the telescope facilities on Haleakala or Government's Kihei office. 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.
Ready to Make a Difference?
If you're excited about making a significant impact in the field of space defense and working on projects that matter, we encourage you to apply and join our team at KBR. Let's shape the future together.
#ASTRO
Belong, Connect and Grow at KBR
At KBR, we are passionate about our people and our Zero Harm culture. These inform all that we do and are at the heart of our commitment to, and ongoing journey toward being a People First company. That commitment is central to our team of team's philosophy and fosters an environment where everyone can Belong, Connect and Grow. We Deliver - Together.
KBR is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.
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