Junior Signal Processing Engineer - MATLAB & EO (TS/SCI)

KBR Careers; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 92,000 - 113,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k with company match

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

AD&D

Flexible spending account

Disability insurance

Paid time off

Flexible work schedule

Job summary

KBR's Mission Technology Solutions is seeking a Jr. Signal Processing Engineer in Chantilly, VA. You will collaborate with stakeholders to design, develop, and validate interfaces, ensuring subsystems are integrated into a viable system and provide mission-critical feedback.

The role emphasizes MATLAB modeling, data organization, and communication with senior engineers and customers. A U.S. security clearance and a bachelor’s in electrical engineering are required.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance and the ability to successfully obtain a CI Polygraph.
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline.
• 0–3 years of relevant experience (internships/co-ops applicable).
• Experience with MATLAB signal processing capabilities.
• Ability to work in fast paced environment with excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Self-starter who can partner with multiple teammates.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

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 but not limited to 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 phases 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

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Team collaboration

Self-starter

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

MATLAB

Job description

KBR's Mission Technology Solutions is seeking a Jr. Signal Processing Engineer in Chantilly, VA. You will collaborate with stakeholders to design, develop, and validate interfaces, ensuring subsystems are integrated into a viable system and provide mission-critical feedback.

The role emphasizes MATLAB modeling, data organization, and communication with senior engineers and customers. A U.S. security clearance and a bachelor’s in electrical engineering are required.