RF Systems Engineer

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RF Systems Engineer

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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 is seeking a highly qualified Radio Frequency (RF) Systems Engineer to join our team. The successful candidate will possess an understanding of Digital Signal Processing techniques, insight into RF mission fundamentals, and the ability to perform analysis and/or modeling and simulation of complex space systems. The candidate will support development and validation of requirements, Concept of Operations (CONOPs), architecture products, system schedules, and risks for end-to-end closure. The candidate will evaluate ELINT, SIGINT, COMINT R&D projects.

• Analysis of RF systems, performance metrics, timelines, and models
• Modeling and Simulation of RF systems
• Identify and document issues impacting both spacecraft and ground systems through objective analysis and processes
• Provide technical expertise in systems and engineering to support RF enterprise mission operations activities, programs, systems, and processes
• Evaluate RF R&D projects, advising on technical maturation from low TRL to transition
• Communicate technical findings to both technical and non-technical audiences
• Participate in system design reviews and technical interchange meetings
• Interface with customers, directorate/office representatives, and across system engineering groups to drive resolution plans and strategies for complex technical challenges.
• Generate and maintain technical documentation and reports.

Work Environment:

• Location: On-site
• Travel Requirements: Minimal 0-20%
• Working Hours: Standard

Qualifications:

Required:

• Clearance: TS/SCI with Polygraph required
• Education: Bachelors in Engineering, Physics, Mathematics, or related field
  
  • Preferred: Masters or Ph.D.
• Experience: 8+ years' experience in RF engineering
• Technical: Prior experience with SIGINT technical topics
• Mission: Prior experience with satellite systems and RF mission fundamentals
• Requirements: Experience with CONOPs, architecture products, and/or requirements
• Skills: Strong communication skills to interface with customers, directorate/office representatives, and across system engineering groups
• Documentation: Ability to generate and maintain technical documentation and reports

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.

KBR Benefits

KBR offers a selection of competitive lifestyle benefits which could include 401K plan with company match, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, AD&D, flexible spending account, disability, paid time off, or flexible work schedule. We support career advancement through professional training and development.

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.