RF Engineer

KBR Careers; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K plan with company match

Medical insurance

Flexible work schedule

Professional training and development

Job summary

KBR Careers is seeking an RF Engineer to join their National Security Solutions team in Chantilly, Virginia. This role is pivotal for designing and optimizing defense systems meant to enhance national security. The ideal candidate should have at least 12 years of relevant experience, a BS in a related field, and must possess a TS/SCI clearance with a Polygraph. The position emphasizes a collaborative work environment and impactful projects in space defense. Benefits include a competitive 401K plan, medical insurance, and career advancement opportunities.

Qualifications

• 12 years of relevant experience in engineering or technical fields.
• Experience designing and evaluating RF system design at the Chantilly Customer.
• TS/SCI with a Polygraph clearance required.

Responsibilities

• Supervise contractor design, performance testing, analysis, and verification.
• Support major milestones and testing events while reviewing test documents.
• Participate in design reviews and advise on design risks.

Skills

Radar Frequency Engineering

System Design and Development

RF Systems Engineering

Mission Payload Development

Education

BS in Engineering, Scientific, or Technical discipline

Job description

Belong. Connect. Grow. with KBR!

Title

RF Engineer

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.

Key Responsibilities

• Radar Frequency Engineering: The RF Engineer will be responsible for supervising contractor design, performance testing, analysis, and verification.
• Requirements Testing: Supporting major milestones and testing events and reviewing requirements and test documents.
• Advising the Government: Reviewing the performance and testing results, then advising the Government on the success or failure of the test and design.
• Design Reviews: Participate in design reviews and advise the Government on performance and design risks.
• Mission Payloads: Perform on a team that oversees all aspects of the design and build of the RF mission payload.

Work Environment

• Location: On-site
• Travel Requirements: Minimal travel
• Working Hours: Standard

Qualifications

Required

• Clearance: TS/SCI with a Polygraph
• Education: BS in Engineering, Scientific, or Technical discipline
• Minimum Years of Experience: 12 years of relevant experience
• System Design and Development: System design trade process, assessing system design options, analyzing mission requirements, monitoring system development, test development/execution
• Radar Systems at the Chantilly Customer: Experience designing and evaluating RF system design Experience with Customer mission programs and enterprise

Desired

• RF Acquisition and Sustainment: 3+ years’ experience with Customer space and RF systems acquisition and/or sustainment
• RF Systems Engineering: Understanding RF systems engineering, acquisition, and operations best practices
• RF Protection Technologies: Experience with RF protection technologies

Ready to Make a Difference?

If you’re excited about making a significant impact in the field of space defense and working on projects that matter, we encourage you to apply and join our team at KBR. Let's shape the future together.

KBR Benefits

KBR offers a selection of competitive lifestyle benefits which could include 401K plan with company match, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, AD&D, flexible spending account, disability, paid time off, or flexible work schedule. We support career advancement through professional training and development.

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.

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