Radar Engineer

KBR Careers; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

KBR's Radar Engineer in Huntsville focuses on radar system design, analysis, and signal processing to support U.S. Army programs. You will evaluate new technologies, troubleshoot issues, and assist with spectrum analysis and IFF certification for government programs.

The role requires strong radar concept knowledge, experience with spectrum radiation requirements, and collaboration with government stakeholders to ensure mission-ready capabilities.

Qualifications

• MS in Electrical Engineering with emphasis in radar systems.
• An active SECRET clearance with ability to obtain and maintain a TOP SECRET clearance is desired.
• Experience with defense radar systems is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop radar concepts and designs, evaluate new technologies, and troubleshoot issues in radar systems.
• Represent the customer in meetings and reviews, providing technical recommendations and risk assessments.
• Support government customers with spectrum analysis, RF authorization, and IFF certification tasks.
• Coordinate with Prime/Subcontractor counterparts and other subject matter experts to achieve mission goals.
• Write, review and coordinate documents to aid government decision-making.

Skills

Radar systems

Education

MS in Electrical Engineering (radar)

Job description

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.

Title

Radar Engineer

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

The Radar Engineer is responsible to support radar system design and analysis and be familiar with radar capabilities such as array signal and data processing, clutter mitigation, electronic protection, search/track performance, classification and identification, etc. This candidate would use technical expertise on Radar to develop concepts and designs, evaluate feasibility of new technologies, as well as troubleshoot and resolve design, development, and operations issues. Assist the USG customer in Radar Spectrum analysis, Radio Frequency Authorization (RFA) and AIMS IFF Certification. Additional responsibilities include supporting the government development of the appropriate application process (DD 1494) for spectrum approval, supporting the development of applications for AIMS certification process for IFF components, and system integration with appropriate C2 systems. Successful applicant should have a background in radar concept, design, spectrum, and signal analysis. An understanding of Radar Spectrum radiation requirements and impact is desired. An understanding of Assured Position, Navigation, and Timing (APNT) interface definition and requirements is also desired.

Roles And Responsibilities

• This candidate would use technical expertise on Radar to develop concepts and designs, evaluate feasibility of new technologies, as well as troubleshoot and resolve design, development, and operations issues.
• Participate and represent the customer in various Government and contractor meetings and attend contractor programmatic and technical reviews (e.g., PMR, PDR, CDR, and other meetings) to provide technical and programmatic-based system recommendations and risk assessments.
• Provide proactive support to the Government customer and tasks.
• Develop productive relationships with Prime/Subcontractor counterparts, functional counterparts, and other subject matter experts.
• Author, review, and coordinate documents and data to aid the Government in decision-making.
• Frequent interaction with government, SETA, and external stakeholders.

Other Roles And Responsibilities Include

• Represent STARE in Integrated Fires (IF) Systems Engineering Spectrum and IFF Working Groups and other RF related meetings/working groups
• Facilitate stakeholder agreements on spectrum and IFF related support packages

Basic Qualifications

• MS in Electrical Engineering with emphasis in radar systems.
• An active SECRET clearance with ability to obtain and maintain a TOP SECRET clearance is desired.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with defense radar systems
• Experience in high fidelity RF spectrum and radar models
• Experience with IFF and Position Navigation and Timing

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