Radar Analyst/Team Manager

Trinzic; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

KBR is assembling a skilled Radar Analyst/Team Manager to support a new US Army radar system. You will lead a team of radar and seeker engineers, analyzing data from modeling, simulation, and live tests to improve performance and reliability.

You will interface with government customers, mentor junior team members, and apply your expertise in radar theory and signal processing to address complex challenges. Travel up to 20% may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in engineering or related STEM field with 8+ years of experience, or Master’s with 6+ years.
• Demonstrated expertise of AESA radar hardware, radar architecture and signal processing.
• Working knowledge of programming languages such as C, C++, MATLAB, and Python.

Responsibilities

• Become competent in data reduction software and analysis tools used for radar data.
• Interface regularly with Government customer and contractor SMEs.
• Manage a team of radar and signal processing engineers.
• Develop and mentor the next SME on radar functionality and data analysis.
• Analyze radar system performance in simulation, test, and live environments.

Skills

AESA radar

Team leadership

Data analysis

Communication

Education

Bachelor's in Engineering/ STEM

Master's in Engineering/ STEM

Tools

C/C++

MATLAB

Python

Job description

Title:

Radar Analyst/Team Manager

Program Summary

KBR’s Missile, Aviation, and Ground Systems (MAGS) division delivers mission engineering solutions for critical U.S. Army programs, specializing in aviation and ground systems, integrated air and missile defense, and threat and target systems. As a trusted partner of the U.S. Department of War, MAGS provides innovative, technology-driven solutions to enhance national security. With a global presence and a strong ethical framework, KBR ensures secure, effective, and mission-ready capabilities worldwide.

Job Summary

Join a dynamic team

of talented and inspired engineers developing a new US Army radar system. This program integrates state-of-the-art sensor technology with existing Army Air and Missile Defense systems, and requires in-depth understanding of Radar systems and theory, and hardware background. Candidates require strong analytical and problem-solving skills to perform data analysis and reporting of radar data from modeling and simulation and live test events.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Candidates will be required to become competent in data reduction software, data reduction output, and analysis tools.
• You will interface directly with the Government customer and contractor subject matter experts regularly.
• The candidate will manage a team of radar and seeker/signal processing engineers.
• Will be responsible for developing and mentoring the next subject matter experts on radar functionality and data analysis.
• Analyze radar system performance in simulation, test, and real-world venues in the areas of search, track, discrimination, Electronic Protection, EMI, debris/false target mitigation, and missile guidance support.
• Develop and update analysis techniques and Matlab-based tools to improve analysis efficiency.
• Develop detailed performance analysis briefings and reports for the government project office, evaluation community, and warfighter community, including any issues identified in the analysis and recommended path forward.
• Analyze proposed hardware and software modifications and evaluate their impacts on system performance and potential to address known issues.

Basic Qualifications

• Possess a Bachelor of Science degree in engineering (electrical, software, computer, etc.) or other STEM related fields (physics, Mathematics, Computer Science, etc.) with 8+ years of experience or a Master’s Degree in degree in engineering (electrical, software, computer, etc.) or other STEM related fields (physics, Mathematics, Computer Science, etc.) with 6+ years of experience.
• Demonstrated expertise of AESA radar hardware, radar architecture and signal processing. Need to be familiar with DoD systems engineering processes and provide SME expertise to customers on daily basis.
• Working knowledge of programming languages such as C, C++, MATLAB, and Python.
• Candidate must be a US Citizen.
• Possess or be able to obtain (and be able to maintain) a Secret Clearance.
• Able to travel 20% of the time.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science or Master of Science degree in Electrical Engineering.
• Experience directly supporting a Government customer.
• Technical expertise with ability to logically formulate solutions for execution on prescribed schedules.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, strong social skills, and ability to build consensus among peers while building solid relationships with team members, leadership, and customers.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications with strong presentation skills and capable of briefing audiences large or small of varying technical knowledge.

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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 of 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.