Jr Electrical Engineer

KBR, Inc; Lexington Park (MD); On-site; USD 68,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

KBR, Inc seeks an Electrical Engineer to develop and sustain CUAS technologies within Navy applications. The role involves designing systems to neutralize aerial threats, integrating advanced technologies while requiring a BS degree and relevant experience. A competitive salary and benefits are available, reinforcing our commitment to career growth and personalized support.

Benefits

401K plan with company match

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Flexible spending account

Paid time off

Flexible work schedule

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in electrical engineering.
• Must have a U.S. citizenship and active Secret Clearance.
• Familiarity with RF, jamming technologies, and electronics.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop electronic systems for CUAS solutions.
• Analyze system performance and implement optimizations.
• Support testing and maintenance activities.

Skills

Electrical engineering expertise

System integration

Troubleshooting

Signal processing

RF technologies

Education

BS Degree in Engineering

Tools

C/C++ software development

Embedded control systems

Job description

KBR is seeking a skilledElectrical Engineerto support the design, development, integration, and sustainment of cutting-edgeCUAS/CuXStechnologies for Navy and defense applications inLexington Park, MD. This role offers the opportunity to work on mission-critical systems that detect, track, and neutralize aerial threats, integrating advanced electronics and RF solutions into broader security infrastructures.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide electrical engineering expertise in the design, development, integration, and lifecycle support of CUAS solutions.
• Design and develop electronic systems used to detect, track, jam, or neutralize UAS threats, including RF, power distribution, signal processing, and control circuitry.
• Analyze system performance, troubleshoot issues, and implement improvements to optimize reliability and effectiveness.
• Integrate electrical components with broader CUAS and security infrastructure, including communications and control networks.
• Support testing, maintenance, and sustainment activities across all phases of the system lifecycle.
• Evaluate, select, and apply standard engineering techniques and tools, using sound judgment to adapt methods as needed.
• Contribute to the design and documentation of complex systems and support integration and validation efforts for larger projects.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: BS Degree in Engineering from an accredited US College.

Experience: 2+ years of experience. At least one year of experience must be in the support of NavycUAS/CuXS solutions.

Citizenship & Clearance: US Citizenship.Must have an active/current Secret Clearance or eligibility to obtain and maintain. Applicant selected may be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Familiarity with RF systems, jamming technologies, power electronics, and embedded control systems.
• Experience collaborating with military personnel, government civilians, and contractor teams.

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 hours/week.

Compensation: $68,000-85,500. 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.

Additional Compensation: KBR may offer bonuses, commissions, or other forms of compensation to certain job titles or levels per internal policy or contractual designation. Additional compensation may be in the form of a sign-on bonus, relocation benefits, short-term incentives, long-term incentives, or discretionary payments for exceptional performance.

KBR 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.

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