Satellite Navigation Intelligence Engineer

KBR; Beavercreek (OH); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

KBR is seeking a Satellite Navigation (SatNav) Analysis Engineer in Beavercreek, OH. The role focuses on intelligence analysis of GNSS/PNT capabilities, evaluating foreign navigation architectures, signals, and performance to inform U.S.

decision-makers. The candidate will combine engineering rigor with intelligence tradecraft to assess current and future space-based navigation systems and their implications.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a technical field (Aerospace, Electrical, Physics, CS, Math, Systems Eng).
• 3+ years in satellite/space systems, GNSS, PNT, signals analysis or related fields.
• Active TS/SCI security clearance.
• Knowledge of satellite navigation concepts and RF/signal processing.
• Ability to translate data into actionable intelligence with strong communication skills.
• Able to work independently and in multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Analyze foreign GNSS and satellite navigation architectures (GPS, BeiDou, GLONASS, Galileo).
• Evaluate constellation designs, signal structures, and system performance.
• Assess NAVWAR, anti-jam/spoofing, and resilient PNT tech developments.
• Conduct technical assessments of launches, constellations, and modernization.
• Integrate intelligence data and telemetry into analytic products.

Skills

GNSS concepts

PNT concepts

Signal processing

RF communications

Orbital mechanics

Analytical writing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering

Tools

MATLAB

Python

STK

AGI/Ansys

Job description

KBR is seeking a Satellite Navigation (SatNav) Analysis Engineer in Beavercreek, OH. The role focuses on intelligence analysis of GNSS/PNT capabilities, evaluating foreign navigation architectures, signals, and performance to inform U.S.

decision-makers. The candidate will combine engineering rigor with intelligence tradecraft to assess current and future space-based navigation systems and their implications.