Communications Systems Engineer — RF, SDR & Lab Architect

KBR Careers; Beavercreek (OH); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K plan with company match

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Flexible work schedule

Job summary

KBR in Beavercreek, OH is seeking a Computer Engineer to design, develop, integrate and evaluate complex systems for advanced communications and cyber research. You will work across hardware, software, networking, RF and embedded technologies to build laboratory environments and architect technical solutions.

Ideal candidates are hands-on engineers with a strong technical foundation, able to rapidly learn new tech, perform system integration, and communicate findings to engineering teams and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering or Electrical Engineering.
• 4–8 years of engineering experience.
• Experience designing, integrating, and evaluating complex systems.
• Experience with networking technologies and distributed systems.
• Experience with hardware/software interfaces and system integration.
• Experience with emerging technologies and technical research.
• Experience with Python, C, or C++.
• Ability to read technical documentation and rapidly learn unfamiliar technologies.
• Ability to obtain TS/SCI clearance.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop laboratory architectures for communications research, testing, and evaluation.
• Research and evaluate communications technologies, hardware platforms, networking technologies, and emerging capabilities.
• Integrate software-defined radios, communications hardware, embedded systems, sensors, networking equipment, and computing platforms into cohesive technical solutions.
• Develop system architectures, interface definitions, integration approaches, and technical implementation plans.
• Evaluate 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.
• Perform technical analysis of communications systems and supporting technologies.
• Support system testing, experimentation, validation, and technical assessments.
• Document technical findings and communicate results to engineering teams and government stakeholders.

Skills

Networking technologies

Python/C/C++

System integration

Hardware/software interfaces

Technical research

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering or Electrical Engineering

Master's degree in Computer Engineering or Electrical Engineering

Tools

Software-defined radios

RF test equipment

Lab environments

Job description

KBR in Beavercreek, OH is seeking a Computer Engineer to design, develop, integrate and evaluate complex systems for advanced communications and cyber research. You will work across hardware, software, networking, RF and embedded technologies to build laboratory environments and architect technical solutions.

Ideal candidates are hands-on engineers with a strong technical foundation, able to rapidly learn new tech, perform system integration, and communicate findings to engineering teams and