Junior Signal Processing Engineer - MATLAB & EO Systems

KBR Careers; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 92,000 - 113,000; Full time

Job summary

KBR seeks a Jr. Signal Processing Engineer to collaborate with stakeholders in the design, development, and research of interfaces, ensuring subsystems are integrated into a viable, complete system.

You will provide ongoing functional analysis to validate mission requirements, monitor system performance, and offer feedback to subsystems, acting as an advisor to the customer for critical decisions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 0–3 years of relevant experience (internships/co-ops applicable).
• Experience with MATLAB signal processing capabilities.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop and apply software tools in MATLAB to calculate pertinent product metrics like SNR, optical blur response, sensor motion, collection quantity, circular error, and atmosphere impacts.
• Organize results in database products, software packages and PowerPoint slides and present findings to stakeholders.
• Learn and develop a thorough understanding of MATLAB code/scripts used to model electro-optical system components including focal planes, optics and atmospherics.
• Set up and execution of MATLAB based models, reviewing and error checking model results.
• Be accessible to senior engineers, customers and stakeholders to answer questions and report on progress.
• Use standard engineering processes to carry out assignments associated with research, design, development or analysis of specific parts, components, interfaces, or minor stages of a project.
• Plan, direct and coordinate engineering functions involved in the design and development, installation, testing and integration of systems and subsystems.
• Direct or conduct research studies necessary for the improvement or reconfiguration of systems or subsystems.
• Serve as the customer interface and organizational consultant on significant issues requiring technical guidance, redirection or resolution.
• Assist in compiling and preparing comprehensive technical reports and proposals; may participate as a team member of multiple teams; may act as primary intra-organizational liaison.
• Perform all other duties as assigned

Skills

Analytical thinking

Written and verbal communication

Self-starter

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

MATLAB

Job description

KBR seeks a Jr. Signal Processing Engineer to collaborate with stakeholders in the design, development, and research of interfaces, ensuring subsystems are integrated into a viable, complete system.

You will provide ongoing functional analysis to validate mission requirements, monitor system performance, and offer feedback to subsystems, acting as an advisor to the customer for critical decisions.