Computer Engineer - Communications & RF Lab Architect

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

Benefits offered by this job

401K with company match

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Flexible work schedule

Job summary

KBR is seeking a Computer Engineer to support advanced communications and cyber research efforts. You will design, develop, integrate, and evaluate complex systems across hardware, software, networking, RF, and embedded technologies.

The role requires hands-on engineering, rapid learning of new technologies, and ability to communicate results to government stakeholders. The position emphasizes building lab environments, creating technical plans, and evaluating emerging capabilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering or Electrical Engineering required.
• 4–8 years of relevant engineering experience.
• Experience designing, integrating, and evaluating complex technical systems.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI clearance.

Responsibilities

• Design and build laboratory architectures for communications research, testing, and evaluation.
• Research and evaluate communications technologies, hardware platforms, and networking technologies.
• Integrate SDR platforms, embedded systems, sensors, networking gear, and computing platforms.
• Develop system architectures, interface definitions, and implementation plans.
• Evaluate protocols, waveform implementations, interoperability, and end-to-end performance.
• Support laboratory development including hardware selection and capability planning.
• Perform technical analysis of communications systems and supporting tech.
• Document findings and communicate results to teams and stakeholders.

Skills

Python

C/C++

Networking

Embedded systems

System integration

TS/SCI clearance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering or Electrical Engineering

Master's degree in Computer Engineering or Electrical Engineering

Tools

Ettus USRP

BladeRF

HackRF

LimeSDR

Job description

KBR is seeking a Computer Engineer to support advanced communications and cyber research efforts. You will design, develop, integrate, and evaluate complex systems across hardware, software, networking, RF, and embedded technologies.

The role requires hands-on engineering, rapid learning of new technologies, and ability to communicate results to government stakeholders. The position emphasizes building lab environments, creating technical plans, and evaluating emerging capabilities.