Junior Signal Processing Engineer: MATLAB & Mission Tech

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

Job summary

KBR Mission Technology Solutions is seeking a Jr. Signal Processing Engineer in El Segundo, CA. You will collaborate with stakeholders to design, model, and validate interfaces, ensuring subsystems integrate into a complete system.

You will analyze mission requirements, monitor system performance, and advise customers to support critical decisions. A TS/SCI clearance and a STEM degree are required, with 0–3 years of relevant experience.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Develop and apply MATLAB tools to calculate metrics like SNR and optical blur.
• Organize results in databases, software packages and PowerPoint slides.
• Model electro-optical system components using MATLAB scripts.
• Run MATLAB-based models, review results for accuracy and applicability.
• Serve as liaison to senior engineers, customers and stakeholders.
• Apply engineering processes to research, design, development or analysis.
• Direct or coordinate engineering functions for system integration.
• Prepare technical reports and proposals; collaborate across teams.

Skills

MATLAB

Clearance awareness

Analytical thinking

Strong communication

Self-starter

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Job description

KBR Mission Technology Solutions is seeking a Jr. Signal Processing Engineer in El Segundo, CA. You will collaborate with stakeholders to design, model, and validate interfaces, ensuring subsystems integrate into a complete system.

You will analyze mission requirements, monitor system performance, and advise customers to support critical decisions. A TS/SCI clearance and a STEM degree are required, with 0–3 years of relevant experience.