Senior Lab and Analysis Manager

About the role

KBR’s Missile, Aviation, and Ground Systems (MAGS) division delivers mission engineering solutions for critical U.S. Army programs, specializing in aviation and ground systems, integrated air and missile defense, and threat and target systems. As a trusted partner of the U.S. Department of War, MAGS provides innovative, technology-driven solutions to enhance national security.

Responsibilities

• Perform technical engineering and problem solving for Integrated Air and Missile Defense (IAMD) System of System problems with a focus on radar.
• Assist in critical algorithm development: designing models for radar systems (search, track, Electronic Protection) using tools like MATLAB, Simulink, and Mathcad.
• Architect and perform lab management & hardware testing: oversee lab testing, debugging of RF/antenna equipment, and validation of hardware and software specifications.
• Direct and coordinate the planning, organization, control, integration, and completion of sensor-related activities within the product office and across the PAE-F Enterprise, ensuring alignment with cost, schedule, and performance requirements.
• Support product office leadership by integrating engineering efforts across the Project Office and PAE-F functional domains and collaborate across the Air and Missile Defense (AMD) enterprise to facilitate seamless sensor integration into the broader AMD architecture.
• Supervise and lead a group of engineers and analysts, mentor junior engineers, guide project delivery within budget, and present technical papers to stakeholders.
• Collaborate with other engineering groups to improve or upgrade product performance.
• Develop requirements and test objectives of Integrated Air and Missile Defense (IAMD) systems with a focus on radar systems.
• Develop metrics, analyze data, and assess the performance of IAMD radar systems.
• Perform analysis applying appropriate scientific and engineering processes and modeling techniques to the life cycle development of systems.
• Support planning and execution of system performance analysis, independent performance assessments, post-test analysis and simulation Verification, Validation and Accreditation (VV&A) activities.
• May participate in the development of technical proposals for new and/or existing business opportunities.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics, or related field.
• 15+ years of experience in radar system engineering, RF engineering, or related discipline.
• 10+ years of experience in Army/DoD major weapon systems.
• Proficiency in radar theory, electromagnetic wave propagation, and RF/microwave hardware.
• Familiarity with radar metrics (range equation, free space equation, SNR, RCS, track accuracy, false tracks).

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics, or related field.
• Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics, or related field.
• 20+ years of experience in radar system engineering, RF engineering, or related discipline.
• 15+ years of experience in Army/DoD major weapon systems and technology maturation.
• Demonstrated leadership and management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Skills

• Strong interpersonal and leadership capabilities.
• Expert-level knowledge of radar systems as they apply to air and missile defense.
• Thought leadership within the Integrated Air and Missile Defense business unit.
• Proactive identification and resolution of complex challenges affecting business direction and technical execution.

Benefits

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’s philosophy and fosters an environment where everyone can Belong, Connect and Grow.

Pay

The salary range for this position is $160,000 - $200,000 annually, commensurate with experience.

Schedule

The position offers a flexible schedule to accommodate the needs of the candidate and the project.