Research & Development Electrical Engineer

KBR, Inc.; Beavercreek Township (OH); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

KBR, Inc. is seeking a Research & Development Electrical Engineer in the United States, focusing on high-end engineering and advanced technology solutions for national security applications. The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, strong Python and MATLAB skills, and exceptional technical writing and analytical abilities.

TS clearance with SCI eligibility is required or obtainable. Ideal candidates will have experience in electromagnetics, RF engineering, antenna design,

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering required.
• Strong Python and MATLAB skills.
• Excellent technical writing and briefing skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Experience in Electromagnetics, RF engineering, antenna design, GNSS, DSP, UI development.

Skills

Python

MATLAB

Technical Writing

Analytical Thinking

Education

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering

Master of Science in Electrical Engineering

Tools

KiCad

Eagle

Altium

OpenSCAD

SolidWorks

GNU Radio

GNSS-SDR

Cura

Job description

Title:

Research & Development Electrical Engineer

Belong. Connect. Grow. with KBR!

KBR’s National Security Solutions team provides high-end engineering and advanced technology solutions to our customers in the intelligence and national security communities. In this position, your work will have a profound impact on the country’s most critical role – protecting our national security.

Why Join Us?

• Innovative Projects: KBR’s work is at the forefront of engineering, logistics, operations, science, program management, mission IT and cybersecurity solutions.

• Collaborative Environment: Be part of a dynamic team that thrives on collaboration and innovation, fostering a supportive and intellectually stimulating workplace.

• Impactful Work: Your contributions will be pivotal in designing and optimizing defense systems that ensure national security and shape the future of space defense.

Required

• Security Clearance: Active or able to obtain TS clearance with SCI Eligibility

• Education: Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering

• Programming Languages: Experience using Python and MATLAB

• Technical Writing: Strong technical writing and briefing skills

• Additional Skills: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

• Relevant Engineering Expertise: Electromagnetics, radio-frequency (RF) engineering, antenna design, global navigation satellite system (GNSS), electronics hardware design, digital signal processing (DSP), and user-interface (UI) development

Desired Qualifications

• Security Clearance: Active TS clearance with SCI Eligibility, with consent to future polygraph testing

• Education: Master of Science in Electrical Engineering

• Work Experience: Minimum 5-7 years of professional engineering experience

• Signal Processing Software Environment Knowledge: Experience with GNU Radio and GNSS-SDR

• Electronics Hardware Design Software Knowledge: Experience with KiCad, Eagle, or Altium

• Hardware Design Software Knowledge: Experience with 3D CAD such as OpenSCAD and SolidWorks

• Hardware Prototyping Knowledge: Experience with slicing software such as Cura and experience with 3D fused deposition modeling (FDM) rapid prototyping

Belong, Connect and Grow at KBR

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.