Research & Development Electrical Engineer

KBR Careers; Beavercreek Township (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

KBR’s National Security Solutions team delivers high-end engineering and advanced technology solutions to national security clients in the intelligence community. The Research & Development Electrical Engineer role focuses on electromagnetics, RF, GNSS, DSP, and UI development to support defense systems and space defense initiatives.

Active TS clearance with SCI eligibility is required or attainable. A Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering is essential, with strong Python and MATLAB

Qualifications

• 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

Skills

Active TS clearance with SCI Eligibil

Strong analytical and problem-solving

Technical writing and briefing

RF engineering

Antenna design

GNSS

DSP

UI development

Electromagnetics

Electronics hardware design

Education

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Python

MATLAB

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.

Requirements

• 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 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’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.

KBR Delivering Solutions, Changing the World. KBR brings together the best and brightest to deliver science, technology and engineering solutions that help governments and companies around the world accomplish their most critical missions and objectives. In everything we do, we are guided by our ONE KBR Values: We Value Our People We create diverse, inclusive environments in which each person can feel safe, respected and valued, and where everyone has opportunities to grow and reach their full potential. We Deliver We are uncompromising in our commitment to deliver innovative, high-quality, technology-led solutions for our customers and exceptional, sustainable value for all our stakeholders. We Are People of Integrity We value honesty, trust, courage, fairness, prudence and tenacity. We believe doing what’s right for the planet, the communities where we work, and our people is good for business. We Empower We empower our people with a shared purpose, the right tools and the supportive culture they need to be proactive decision-makers, to be adaptive to change, and to succeed. We Are a Team of Teams We have a will to succeed, but we value the achievements of our team of teams over individual accomplishments. Our collective focus makes us a better, stronger, more effective company. We have also embedded environmental, social and governance (ESG) principles in every business operation and corporate function. Not only are we committed to operating safely, sustainably and equitably, but we are also committed to using our capabilities and expertise to help our customers accomplish our sustainability goals. Worldwide, KBR employs a diverse workforce approximately 29,000 people strong, with customers in more than 80 countries and operations in 40 countries. At KBR, We Deliver.