RF Engineer

KBR, Inc; Vienna (VA); On-site; USD 248,000 - 372,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K plan with company match

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life insurance

AD&D

Paid time off

Job summary

KBR, Inc. is seeking an experienced RF Engineer for the National Security Solutions team in Virginia. The role focuses on RF subsystems, modeling, testing, and cross‑functional collaboration to support national security programs.

Responsibilities include RF design, analysis, verification, and trade studies, with emphasis on performance optimization and system integration. On‑site work with minimal travel is required.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI with a Polygraph.
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, RF Engineering, Physics, or related technical discipline.
• 15+ years of RF systems engineering experience.
• Experience with RF communications, radar, EW, SIGINT, or related technologies.
• Proficiency with RF analysis tools (MATLAB, ADS, CST, HFSS).
• Knowledge of RF propagation, antenna theory, signal analysis, and performance characterization.

Responsibilities

• Design, analyze, and evaluate RF subsystems, components, and architectures to meet mission requirements.
• Perform RF modeling, simulation, link budget analysis, and performance assessments to support design decisions.
• Develop and review technical requirements, interface documentation, and engineering artifacts.
• Support system integration, verification, validation, and test activities in lab and field environments.
• Conduct technical trade studies and recommend solutions to improve system performance, reliability, and maintainability.
• Analyze test data, identify performance issues, and develop corrective actions and recommendations.
• Collaborate with government, contractor, and cross-functional teams across the lifecycle.

Skills

TS/SCI with polygraph

RF systems engineering

RF analysis tools

RF propagation & antenna theory

communication & presentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/RF Engineering/Physics

Master's degree preferred

Tools

MATLAB

ADS

CST

HFSS

Job description

Title: RF 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.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, analyze, and evaluate RF subsystems, components, and architectures to meet mission and program requirements.
• Perform RF modeling, simulation, link budget analysis, and performance assessments to support design decisions.
• Develop and review technical requirements, interface documentation, and engineering artifacts.
• Support system integration, verification, validation, and test activities in laboratory and operational environments.
• Conduct technical trade studies and recommend solutions to improve system performance, reliability, and maintainability.
• Analyze test data, identify performance issues, and develop corrective actions and technical recommendations.
• Collaborate with government, contractor, and cross‑functional engineering teams throughout the system lifecycle.

Work Environment

• Location: On‑site
• Travel Requirements: Minimal
• Working Hours: Standard

Standard Qualifications

• Required: Active TS/SCI with a Polygraph
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, RF Engineering, Physics, or a related technical discipline.
• 15+ years of experience supporting RF systems engineering, development, testing, or analysis.
• Experience working with RF communications, radar, electronic warfare, SIGINT, or related technologies.
• Proficiency with RF analysis tools such as MATLAB, ADS, CST, HFSS, or equivalent engineering tools.
• Knowledge of RF propagation, antenna theory, signal analysis, and performance characterization.
• Experience supporting system integration and formal test activities.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present technical information to diverse audiences.
• Desired: Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Experience supporting Department of Defense, Intelligence Community, or national security programs.
• Familiarity with digital signal processing, wireless communications, or satellite communications systems.
• Experience conducting requirements analysis and systems engineering activities.
• Knowledge of Model‑Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) methodologies and tools.
• Experience supporting acquisition, sustainment, or integration of large‑scale RF systems.

Basic Compensation

$248,100 to $372,200 annually This range is for the Virginia area only The offered rate will be based on the selected candidate’s knowledge, skills, abilities and/or experience and in consideration of internal parity.

Additional Compensation

KBR may offer bonuses, commissions, or other forms of compensation to certain job titles or levels, per internal policy or contractual designation. Additional compensation may be in the form of sign on bonus, relocation benefits, short term incentives, long term incentives, or discretionary payments for exceptional performance.

KBR Benefits

• 401K plan with company match
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life insurance
• AD&D
• Flexible spending account
• Disability
• Paid time off
• Flexible work schedule

We support career advancement through professional training and development.

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 their 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.