Spectrum Engineer

About the role

Spectrum Engineer KBR is seeking a Spectrum Engineer to support Navy acquisition and modernization programs.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical expertise to engineering teams regarding spectrum management, electromagnetic compatibility (EMC), and Electromagnetic Environmental Effects (E3) for Navy spectrum-dependent systems operating across air, land, and sea platforms.
• Research, analyze, and evaluate spectrum-dependent systems and equipment to determine operating characteristics, performance limitations, and spectrum supportability.
• Navigate and utilize multiple DoD, Navy, and spectrum allocation databases to identify frequency assignments, allocations, and technical information supporting system development and fielding.
• Perform technical analyses including link budget calculations, coupling analysis, interference assessments, and operational feasibility studies for RF and spectrum-dependent systems.
• Develop recommendations and mitigation strategies to reduce electromagnetic interference (EMI) and improve overall electromagnetic compatibility.
• Review system operational requirements and assess compliance with applicable spectrum regulations and standards, including requirements established within the NTIA Manual.
• Prepare and submit spectrum certification packages, including DD Form 1494 documentation and supporting technical analyses, through the Navy Marine Corps Spectrum Center (NMSC) for review and submission to NTIA and/or MC4EB.
• Support spectrum certification efforts for systems operating in the 960–1215 MHz frequency band, including Identification Friend or Foe (IFF) interrogators and transponders, Link-16 systems, Traffic Collision Avoidance Systems (TCAS), and associated test equipment.
• Develop and coordinate Host Nation Spectrum Coordination requests supporting operational deployments and acquisition programs worldwide.
• Prepare engineering analyses, technical reports, recommendations, and program documentation supporting acquisition, integration, testing, and fielding activities.

Qualifications

• U.S. Citizenship required; active secret clearance or ability to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Physics from an accredited institution.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience supporting spectrum engineering, spectrum management, E3 engineering, or related RF engineering functions.
• Experience supporting spectrum certification, frequency allocation activities, DD Form 1494 submissions, or spectrum regulatory compliance efforts.
• Experience conducting technical analyses of RF or spectrum-dependent systems, including interference assessments, link budget analysis, or EMC evaluations.
• Knowledge of NTIA Manual requirements, DoD spectrum policies, and spectrum supportability processes.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting U.S. Navy, NAVAIR, or DoD acquisition programs.
• Experience preparing Spectrum Supportability Risk Assessments (SSRAs).
• Familiarity with NMSC, MC4EB, NTIA, and Host Nation Coordination processes.
• Experience supporting Link-16, IFF, TCAS, aviation communications, tactical datalinks, radar systems, or other spectrum-dependent military systems.
• Experience working with airborne platforms, weapons systems, avionics, or C5ISR systems.

Pay

$110,000 - $137,000. The salary range posted is based on the national average. The offered rate will be based on the selected candidate’s location, knowledge, skills, abilities, and/or experience, contract affordability, and in consideration of internal parity.

Schedule

Up to 30 hours weekly.

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.