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Junior Computer Engineer

Trinzic

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Beavercreek, OH
Top Secret/SCI Polygraph Unspecified
Career Level not specified
$85,000 - $110,000

Job Description

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Junior Computer Engineer

At KBR, we deliver science, technology and engineering solutions to governments and companies around the world. KBR employs approximately 37,000 people worldwide with customers in more than 85 countries and operations in over 28 countries. KBR is proud to work with its customers across the globe to provide technology, value-added services, and long-term operations and maintenance services to ensure consistent delivery with predictable results.

Trinzic is the future independent company to be created through the planned spin-off of KBR's Mission Technology Solutions business, expected in January 2027. Our people work at the frontier of what is possible, delivering solutions in challenging environments and advancing some of the world's highest-priority national security and space missions.

Backed by decades of mission success, deep expertise, and trusted partnerships, Trinzic will launch as a global organization with more than 18,000 employees supporting customers around the world. Join us at a defining moment and help shape the future of a company built to tackle complex challenges and make a meaningful impact.

Candidates who join KBR's Mission Technology Solutions business before the spin-off will transition to Trinzic when the separation is complete and will not need to reapply for employment.

At KBR, we deliver science, technology and engineering solutions to governments and companies around the world. KBR employs approximately 37,000 people worldwide with customers in more than 85 countries and operations in over 28 countries. KBR is proud to work with its customers across the globe to provide technology, value-added services, and long-term operations and maintenance services to ensure consistent delivery with predictable results.

Trinzic is the future independent company to be created through the planned spin-off of KBR's Mission Technology Solutions business, expected in January 2027. Our people work at the frontier of what is possible, delivering solutions in challenging environments and advancing some of the world's highest-priority national security and space missions. Backed by decades of mission success, deep expertise, and trusted partnerships, Trinzic will launch as a global organization with more than 18,000 employees supporting customers around the world. Join us at a defining moment and help shape the future of a company built to tackle complex challenges and make a meaningful impact.

Candidates who join KBR's Mission Technology Solutions business before the spin-off will transition to Trinzic when the separation is complete and will not need to reapply for employment.

KBR is seeking a Junior Computer Engineer to support advanced communications and cyber research efforts. In this role, you will contribute to the design, development, integration, and evaluation of systems used to analyze modern communications technologies. You will work with experienced engineers across hardware, software, networking, RF, and embedded technologies while building hands-on experience with laboratory systems and prototype capabilities.

The ideal candidate has a solid engineering foundation, strong curiosity, and an interest in hands-on technical problem solving. This position requires the ability to learn unfamiliar technologies, follow technical direction, contribute to engineering tasks, and communicate findings clearly to the team.

Key Responsibilities
  • Support the design and development of laboratory architectures for communications research, testing, and evaluation.
  • Research communications technologies, hardware platforms, networking technologies, and related technical capabilities.
  • Assist with integrating software-defined radios, communications hardware, embedded systems, networking equipment, and computing platforms into technical solutions.
  • Contribute to system architecture development, interface definition, integration planning, and technical implementation activities.
  • Support evaluation of communications protocols, waveform implementations, system interoperability, and end-to-end system performance.
  • Support laboratory development activities including hardware selection, capability planning, system design, and technical trade studies under engineering guidance.
  • Perform technical analysis of communications systems and supporting technologies.
  • Assist with system testing, experimentation, validation, and technical assessments.
  • Document technical findings and communicate results to engineering teams and government stakeholders.

Minimum Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering or Electrical Engineering.
  • 0-3 years of relevant engineering experience.
  • Experience with networking concepts, network protocols, or distributed systems.
  • Familiarity with hardware/software interfaces or system integration activities.
  • Ability to conduct technical research and evaluate unfamiliar technologies.
  • Experience using at least one programming or scripting language such as Python, C, C++, or a similar language.
  • Ability to read technical documentation and rapidly learn unfamiliar technologies.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI clearance.

Preferred Qualifications
  • Master's degree in Computer Engineering or Electrical Engineering.
  • Exposure to software-defined radio platforms such as Ettus USRP, BladeRF, HackRF, LimeSDR, or similar technologies.
  • Exposure to laboratory, prototype, research, or test environments.
  • Exposure to RF communications systems, wireless technologies, tactical communications systems, satellite communications systems, or networking technologies.
  • Familiarity with communications protocols, waveform technologies, or communications architectures.
  • Familiarity with digital signal processing concepts or communications theory.
  • Exposure to embedded systems, FPGA-based systems, or custom hardware platforms.
  • Exposure to RF test equipment such as spectrum analyzers, oscilloscopes, signal generators, vector signal analyzers, or similar equipment.


Basic Compensation:

$85,000 - $110,000 (For Ohio Only)

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.

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.
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Trinzic is the future independent company to be created through the planned spin-off of KBR's Mission Technology Solutions business, expected in January 2027. The name, inspired by the word intrinsic, reflects the essential capabilities, deep expertise, speed, and trusted performance that have defined our business for decades. We are the linchpin that connects the complex systems the world depends on while advancing technologies such as artificial intelligence, human spaceflight, and integrated air and missile defense.  Trinzic will enter the market as a global organization, supporting some of the highest-priority missions across national security and space. While the Trinzic name is new, our track record is not. The company will launch with more than $5 billion in annual revenue, established partnerships and contracts, more than 60 locations around the world, and 18,000 employees.
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