Senior RF 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.

About the role

The successful candidate will possess an understanding of government RF systems in an R&D environment. Activities will support the development and validation of requirements, Concepts of Operations, and the development and integration of systems.

Responsibilities

• Aids higher-level engineers in detail work and translates technical guidance and data into usable information applicable to the assignment.
• Works independently, directing and coordinating the work of engineers and other technical personnel engaged in compiling engineering data, construction, and testing of models, designing component circuits, and writing reports and test procedures.
• Assists high-level engineers on engineering or research projects, assuming responsibility for a major segment of related work.
• Prepares plans, process specifications, and procedures; studies, cost work standards, and assignments of similar complexity requiring comprehensive knowledge of RF theory and design.
• Compiles and evaluates test data, prepares technical analysis, and recommends methods and processes to meet design objectives on new or improved products and/or processes.
• Provides support in technical matters relating to Engineering Change Notices, rework, or other difficulties and specifications of a moderately complex nature.
• Conducts analyses or tests pertaining to the development of new methods, materials, processes, or standards, and provides recommendations accordingly.
• Coordinates with other technical support personnel.
• Performs professional Radio Frequency Engineering assignments of wide complexity under general direction with considerable discretion as to work details.
• Provides support in the design, development, and testing of radio frequency (RF) and/or microwave systems architecture, components, circuits, or products, including:
  • Antenna design (reflector and array systems)
  • Frequency synthesizers, transmitters, and receivers
  • Land Mobile Radio, SATCOM, and Tactical Communications
• Performs other functions necessary for the completion of engineering assignments.
• Acts as a competent specialist, consultant, or advisor on assignments requiring advanced application of technical or engineering principles.
• Evaluates engineering progress, developments, and findings to assure technical adequacy to meet operational demands and conformance with established standards and practices.
• Performs or directs complex engineering assignments involved in the research, design, and development of projects comprised of multiple equipment or systems.
• Establishes project requirements based on operational objectives and relationships with associated projects and programs.
• Originates engineering plans, ideas, schemes, and techniques to direct personnel efforts toward achieving desired results.
• Maintains liaison with other engineering and scientific organizations to stay abreast of developments in allied fields or programs and coordinates group activities.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or applied science.
• Minimum of twelve (13) years of experience in Radio Frequency (RF) systems.
• Active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph.

Pay

Basic compensation range: $140,000 - $200,000. The offered rate will be based on the selected candidate’s knowledge, skills, abilities, and/or experience and in consideration of internal parity.

Benefits

• 401K plan with company match
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance and AD&D
• Flexible spending account
• Disability coverage
• Paid time off or flexible work schedule
• Professional training and development for career advancement

About KBR

KBR offers innovative projects at the forefront of engineering, logistics, operations, science, program management, mission IT, and cybersecurity solutions. Join a dynamic team that thrives on collaboration and innovation, fostering a supportive and intellectually stimulating workplace. Your contributions will help design and optimize defense systems that ensure national security and shape the future of space defense.