SATCOM Systems Engineer — Shape Space Defense

KBR Careers; Lexington (MA); On-site; USD 121,000 - 182,000; Full time

Job summary

KBR's National Security Solutions team seeks a Communication Systems Engineer to advance basband link and SATCOM system models in support of national security objectives. This on-site role involves developing channel models, analyzing test data, and collaborating across multidisciplinary teams in Lexington, MA.

Qualified candidates have a DoD Secret clearance, a Bachelor's degree, Matlab proficiency, and at least 6 years of relevant experience in digital modulation, error correction coding, and

Qualifications

• Active DoD Secret clearance.
• Proficiency in Matlab.
• Bachelor's Degree.
• 6 years applicable experience.
• Understanding of digital modulation techniques and forward error correction coding implementation.
• Experience with signal processing algorithm implementation to support link establishment and closure.
• Experience with creating SATCOM system performance models.
• Good oral and communication skills.
• Outgoing and energetic with the ability to work within a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Development of baseband communication link and channel models for SATCOM systems
• Development of communication system performance analysis models for SATCOM systems
• Processing and analysis of test data captured in hardware tests

Skills

SATCOM knowledge

Digital modulation concepts

Forward error correction coding

Signal processing expertise

Team collaboration

Strong communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Matlab

Python

Job description

KBR's National Security Solutions team seeks a Communication Systems Engineer to advance basband link and SATCOM system models in support of national security objectives. This on-site role involves developing channel models, analyzing test data, and collaborating across multidisciplinary teams in Lexington, MA.

Qualified candidates have a DoD Secret clearance, a Bachelor's degree, Matlab proficiency, and at least 6 years of relevant experience in digital modulation, error correction coding, and