Junior Signal Processing Engineer - MATLAB in Defense Tech

KBR Careers; Clearfield (UT); On-site; USD 76,000 - 93,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k with company match

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

KBR is seeking a Jr. Signal Processing Engineer in Utah to collaborate with stakeholders on the design, development, and research of interfaces and subsystems. You will validate mission requirements, assess system performance, and provide feedback to subsystem teams.

You will develop MATLAB tools, organize results, and model electro-optical components. This role requires strong communication, analytical skills, and the ability to work with multiple teams in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance with ability to obtain CI Polygraph
• Bachelors of Science 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 MATLAB tools 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

MATLAB

Signal processing

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Team collaboration

Self-starter

Education

Bachelors of Science in Electrical Engineering

Tools

MATLAB

Job description

KBR is seeking a Jr. Signal Processing Engineer in Utah to collaborate with stakeholders on the design, development, and research of interfaces and subsystems. You will validate mission requirements, assess system performance, and provide feedback to subsystem teams.

You will develop MATLAB tools, organize results, and model electro-optical components. This role requires strong communication, analytical skills, and the ability to work with multiple teams in a fast-paced environment.