Junior RF Analyst

KBR Careers; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 127,000 - 156,000; Full time

Job summary

KBR’s National Security Solutions team seeks a Junior RF Analyst to support RF directed-energy vulnerability analysis and test planning activities for mission-critical systems. The role involves developing test artifacts, preparing inputs, and assisting with RF‑DE assessments in controlled environments on-site at a government facility.

You will coordinate with engineering, operations, and security stakeholders to ensure safety, security, and schedule compliance, gaining foundational experience

Qualifications

• Master’s degree and 1 year of relevant experience OR Bachelor’s degree and 2 years of relevant experience OR No degree and 4 years of relevant experience.
• Active TS/SCI clearance with adjudicated polygraph.
• Experience supporting technical assessments, test events, or analysis activities in engineering, mission assurance, or vulnerability-focused environments.
• Foundational familiarity with electromagnetic effects, RF propagation/antenna concepts, EMI/EMC, or RF-DE assessment methods (coursework or experience).

Responsibilities

• Develop RF-DE test plans, data collection sheets, and execution checklists under senior direction.
• Assist with test execution activities (setup, coordination, RF measurements, data capture) in simulated and controlled environments.
• Perform routine analysis of test results and model outputs; identify anomalies and elevate findings for review.
• Document test conditions, RF configurations, and results to support traceability, repeatability, and reporting.
• Draft technical reports, risk summaries, and briefings using established templates; incorporate reviewer comments and corrections.
• Coordinate with engineering, operations, and security stakeholders to support scheduling, approvals, and readiness for test events.
• Ensure adherence to safety, RF exposure limits, security, and configuration management requirements during test planning and execution.
• Contribute to process improvement by updating job aids, templates, and lessons learned based on test outcomes.]
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• COMPANY NAME: KBRKEY POINTS: RF analysis, TS/SCI clearance, on-site testing

Skills

EM/EMC concepts

RF propagation concepts

RF-DE assessment methods

Education

Master’s degree + 1 year exp

Bachelor’s degree + 2 years exp

No degree + 4 years exp

Tools

MATLAB

Python

Excel (analytics)

Job description

Junior RF Analyst

KBR’s National Security Solutions team provides high-end engineering and advanced technology solutions to our customers in the intelligence and national security communities. In this position, your work will have a profound impact on the country’s most critical role – protecting our national security.

Why Join Us?

• Innovative Projects: KBR’s work is at the forefront of engineering, logistics, operations, science, program management, mission IT and cybersecurity solutions.
• Collaborative Environment: Be part of a dynamic team that thrives on collaboration and innovation, fostering a supportive and intellectually stimulating workplace.
• Impactful Work: Your contributions will be pivotal in designing and optimizing defense systems that ensure national security and shape the future of space defense.

This is a contingent position based upon contract award KBR is seeking a Junior Engineering RF Analyst to support RF directed-energy vulnerability analysis and test planning activities for mission-critical systems under supervision and guidance. This role assists with developing test artifacts, preparing analysis inputs, and supporting execution of RF-DE effects assessments (e.g., HPM/HIRF exposure) in controlled environments. The analyst helps document test conditions, collect and organize results, and draft reports and briefings using established formats and quality checks. The position supports coordination with engineering, operations, and security stakeholders to ensure test events meet schedule, safety, and security requirements. This role provides foundational experience in electromagnetic effects, RF vulnerability assessment, and mission assurance workflows. This role is performed full-time on site at a government facility and is contingent upon contract award.

Primary Responsibilities

• Develop RF-DE test plans, data collection sheets, and execution checklists under senior direction.
• Assist with test execution activities (setup, coordination, RF measurements, data capture) in simulated and controlled environments.
• Perform routine analysis of test results and model outputs; identify anomalies and elevate findings for review.
• Document test conditions, RF configurations, and results to support traceability, repeatability, and reporting.
• Draft technical reports, risk summaries, and briefings using established templates; incorporate reviewer comments and corrections.
• Coordinate with engineering, operations, and security stakeholders to support scheduling, approvals, and readiness for test events.
• Ensure adherence to safety, RF exposure limits, security, and configuration management requirements during test planning and execution.
• Contribute to process improvement by updating job aids, templates, and lessons learned based on test outcomes.

Required Qualifications

• Education & Experience: Master’s degree and 1 year of relevant experience with demonstrated expertise OR Bachelor’s degree and 2 years of relevant experience with demonstrated expertise OR No degree and 4 years of relevant experience with demonstrated expertise.
• Active Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) clearance with adjudicated polygraph.
• Experience supporting technical assessments, test events, or analysis activities in engineering, mission assurance, or vulnerability-focused environments.
• Foundational familiarity with electromagnetic effects, RF propagation/antenna concepts, EMI/EMC, or RF-DE assessment methods (coursework or experience).

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with EMI/EMC standards and test methods, HIRF test concepts, or RF hazard analysis (job experience, internship, or academic project).
• Experience using modeling, simulation, or data analysis tools (e.g., MATLAB, Python, Excel-based analytics) to support test analysis.

Basic Compensation: $127,200.00 - $155,500.00 (this range is for the Springfield, VA area only) The offered rate will be based on the selected candidate’s knowledge, skills, abilities and/or experience 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 sign on bonus, relocation benefits, short‑term incentives, long‑term incentives, or discretionary payments for exceptional performance.

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’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.

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