COMSAT Technical Analysis Engineer/Analyst

KBR, Inc.; Beavercreek Township (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

KBR is seeking a Communications Satellite (COMSAT) Technical Analysis Engineer/Analyst to conduct technical intelligence analysis of foreign satellite systems and architectures. You will evaluate payloads, networks, ground segments, frequency use, and modernization efforts to support national security assessments.

The role requires reviewing satellite performance, resiliency, anti-jam measures, and emerging technologies such as HTS, software-defined payloads, and optical links.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Physics, Systems Engineering, Computer Engineering, Telecommunications Engineering, or a related technical field.
• 3+ years of experience in satellite communications, RF engineering, space systems, intelligence analysis, telecommunications, or related technical disciplines.
• Active TS/SCI security clearance.
• Knowledge of communications satellite fundamentals, RF systems, signal propagation, and satellite network architectures.
• Experience analyzing technical data and producing written assessments.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, writing, and briefing skills.
• Ability to work independently and on multidisciplinary technical teams.

Responsibilities

• Conduct technical analysis of foreign communications satellite (COMSAT) systems, constellations, and supporting infrastructure.
• Assess satellite communications architectures, payload designs, transponder technologies, antenna systems, and network capabilities.
• Analyze communications satellite performance, coverage, capacity, bandwidth, frequency utilization, and operational employment.
• Characterize foreign military, commercial, and government satellite communications capabilities and modernization programs.
• Evaluate emerging technologies including high-throughput satellites (HTS), software-defined payloads, optical communications, direct-to-device communications, and proliferated satellite architectures.
• Assess foreign satellite communications resiliency, redundancy, anti-jam capabilities, cyber vulnerabilities, and survivability.
• Analyze communications satellite launches, constellation deployments, and on-orbit operations.
• Integrate technical measurements, intelligence reporting, scientific publications, and open-source information into comprehensive assessments.
• Develop current and future capability assessments of foreign communications infrastructures and supporting space ecosystems.
• Produce intelligence reports, technical studies, threat assessments, briefings, and executive-level products.
• Collaborate with engineers, scientists, analysts, and mission partners across the Intelligence Community and Department of War.
• Support strategic forecasting of foreign space communications capabilities and technology developments.

Skills

RF engineering

Satellite communications

Technical analysis

Briefing skills

Independent work

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Tools

SATCOM systems

Network analysis tools

Job description

KBR is seeking a Communications Satellite (COMSAT) Technical Analysis Engineer/Analyst to conduct technical intelligence analysis of foreign satellite systems and architectures. You will evaluate payloads, networks, ground segments, frequency use, and modernization efforts to support national security assessments.

The role requires reviewing satellite performance, resiliency, anti-jam measures, and emerging technologies such as HTS, software-defined payloads, and optical links.