RF Sensing Systems Engineer

KBR Careers; Ann Arbor (MI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

KBR’s National Security Solutions team is hiring a RF Sensing Systems Engineer to contribute to high‑end engineering projects that protect national security. You will work in a collaborative environment on concurrent development programs, turning user needs into rigorous requirements and applying innovative sensing solutions.

The role emphasizes development in MATLAB/Python and the analysis of radar and electro‑optical systems, with opportunities to present findings to customers and

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a relevant field with 2+ years of related experience (internship/co-op accepted).
• Experience with remote sensing technologies (systems/software).
• Demonstrable track record in systems engineering and development.
• Experience with MATLAB and/or Python.
• Strong written and verbal communication; ability to work independently and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Participate in systems engineering teams on concurrent development projects.
• Translate user needs into requirements and devise innovative technical solutions.
• Collaborate across disciplines to develop and validate algorithms using modeling and data.
• Implement signal and image processing in MATLAB or Python for radar and electro‑optical systems.
• Document and present results to teammates and customers.

Skills

Remote sensing

Systems engineering

Communication skills

Independent & team work

Education

Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering / Applied Physics / Computer Science

Tools

MATLAB

Python

C++

Job description

Title: RF Sensing Systems Engineer RF Sensing Systems 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

• Participate in systems engineering teams on concurrent development projects, often with overlapping technical objectives for product design and performance.
• Support translation of user needs and customer problem statements into requirements to be addressed with innovative technical solutions.
• Collaborate with teammates of diverse background levels and disciplines to analyze and develop solutions, often realized in the form of algorithms, and validate these solutions through modeling, simulation, and application to experimental/collected data.
• Implement, using software such as MATLAB or Python, advanced signal and image processing algorithms and conduct evaluations in the context of state-of-the‑art remote sensing systems and advanced sensor designs, including radar and electro‑optical systems.
• Document and present results to teammates and customers.

Qualifications

Required:

• Education: Academic degree in Electrical Engineering, Applied Physics, Applied Mathematics, or Computer Science, with accompanying years of relevant experience as indicated Master’s + 2 years of experience (internship or co‑op accepted)
• Demonstrated background, relevant experience, or technical interest in the development of remote sensing technologies (systems, software)
• Demonstrable successful performance in systems engineering and development
• Experience with scientific/engineering development languages, such as MATLAB and/or Python
• Work Style: Ability to work independently and in a team environment
• Communication Skills: Strong oral and written communication skills Ability to obtain TS/SCI Security clearance is required to be considered for the role

Desired: Clearance: Active TOP SECRET security clearance; active SCI access is a plus Earned Ph.D. in one of the listed degree programs Proficiency in MATLAB and/or Python programming languages Experience with C++ software language and development in C++

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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