Jr PNT Engineer

Socket.dev; Beavercreek Township (OH); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

KBR in Beavercreek, Ohio is seeking Jr PNT Engineers to design approaches for hardware-in-the-loop testing of GPS/GNSS receivers, set up measurements, and analyze results. The role emphasizes clear communication with customers and teammates.

We welcome junior to senior engineers and offer opportunities to contribute across GNSS, navigation, and signal processing in a dynamic, mission-driven environment. Candidates should have a technical degree and familiarity with Python/C++/C# and Linux;

Qualifications

• Perform multi-disciplinary engineering and analysis in PNT/GNSS, communications, or electronics.
• Develop technical approaches, assess resources, system performance, and risks.
• Potentially serve as group leaders for complex tasks and as SME.
• Provide engineering, technical, and managerial direction for problem definition and system development.
• Author reports, develop and provide presentations, plans, and insights to support the program.

Responsibilities

• Perform multi-disciplinary analysis in PNT/GNSS, communications, and electronics.
• Develop technical approaches, assess resources, performance, and risks.
• Lead as group leader for complex tasks and act as SME.
• Provide direction for system development, improvements, and risk analysis.
• Author reports and deliver presentations to support the program.

Skills

GPS/GNSS experience

Hardware-in-the-loop testing

Digital design / RF signals

Theoretical/practical EE knowledge

Lab equipment handling

Linux/Windows proficiency

Python / C# / C++

Customer relations

Technical writing

Teamwork / collaboration

Security clearance eligibility

Education

Bachelor’s or Advanced Degree in a relevant technical field

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Spectrum analyzers

Signal generators

Soldering

PCB population/fixing

Cable making

Job description

Title:

Jr PNT Engineer

Communications and Navigation Engineers, Scientists, Analysts

KBR is a technology-driven company providing high-end, creative software and engineering solutions to critical national security missions across space, cyber, ISR, missile defense and intelligence domains. KBR provides our customers with systems engineering support for solving the full spectrum of signal processing challenges. Our multi-disciplinary teams tackle challenges across the navigation, communications, electronic warfare, and cyber security domains.

Position, Navigation, and Timing (PNT) Engineer all levels

We are currently seeking individuals with experience in Position, Navigation and Timing (PNT) engineering to join our team in Beavercreek, Ohio. As a PNT Engineer, you will be responsible for designing approaches for hardware in the loop testing of GPS and GNSS receivers, physical setup and measurement of results, as well as analysis and reporting of the findings. This job also includes interfacing and communicating clearly with customers and co-workers. We are seeking applicants who can deliver innovative solutions and work in an environment that encourages agile, mission-driven approaches that deliver valuable results through efficient means to their customers.

*NOTE WE ARE LOOKING FOR JUNIOR, MID LEVELS, and Sr. Engineers

Responsibilities

• Perform multi-disciplined engineering and analysis primarily in the areas of Position, Navigation and Timing (PNT), Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS), Communications, signal propagation theory, or electronics. The types of activities supported include scenario development, simulation, static lab testing, hardware-in-the-loop testing, data processing, and field testing.
• Tasks include developing and planning technical approaches and assessing program resources, system performance, and risks. The individuals should provide in-depth research and apply first order principles predominantly in the areas of communications theory, analysis, problem or task approach development, troubleshooting, and/or technical support for operations/test planning and prediction.
• Potentially serve as group leaders for complex tasks requiring extensive knowledge in multiple technical disciplines. Other positions include serving as functional subject matter experts.
• Provide engineering, technical, and managerial direction for problem definition, analysis, constraint development and implementation for complex systems required to meet technical requirements. Activities include making recommendations and advising on system development, improvements, optimization, or support efforts. Performs risk assessments and analysis employing modeling and simulation techniques.
• Author reports, develop and provide presentations, plans, and contribute insights in support of the program.

Required Job Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Advanced Degree in a relevant technical field
• 5+ years’ technical experience in communications or navigation
• GPS or GNSS experience
• Experience testing hardware in the loop
• Knowledge or interest in digital design and processing or radio frequency signals
• Theoretical and practical knowledge in areas of communications, navigation, and electrical engineering
• Lab experience including but not limited to oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, signal generators, soldering, making cables, populating/fixing PCBs, etc.
• Experience with Linux and Windows based operating systems
• Strong knowledge with Python, C#, C++, or other similar languages
• Experience managing customer relations
• Technical writing and verbal communications skills
• Skills in working in team/individual environments
• Ability to obtain and maintain a government security clearance

Belong, Connect and Grow at KBR

At KBR, we are passionate about our people and our Zero Harm culture. These inform all that we do and are at the heart of our commitment to, and ongoing journey toward being a People First company. That commitment is central to our team of team’s philosophy and fosters an environment where everyone can Belong, Connect and Grow. We Deliver – Together.

KBR is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.