SatNav Analysis Engineer: GNSS & PNT Threat Expert

KBR Careers; Beavercreek Township (OH); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

KBR is seeking a Satellite Navigation (SatNav) Analysis Engineer in Beavercreek, OH. The role focuses on analyzing GNSS and PNT capabilities, evaluating foreign navigation systems, and assessing vulnerabilities to inform U.S. decision-makers. On-site with hybrid options based on mission requirements.

The position requires an active TS/SCI clearance and strong technical, analytical, and communication skills to deliver reports, briefings, and analytic products across DoD and IC mission partners.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a technical field required.
• 3+ years of experience in satellite systems, GNSS, PNT, signals analysis, or related disciplines.
• Active TS/SCI security clearance.
• Knowledge of satellite navigation concepts, orbital mechanics, RF communications, or signal processing.
• Experience analyzing technical data and translating findings into actionable assessments.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Analyze foreign GNSS and satellite navigation systems including GPS, BeiDou, GLONASS, Galileo, and regional PNT architectures.
• Evaluate satellite constellation designs, orbital configurations, signal structures, navigation payloads, and system performance characteristics.
• Assess foreign advancements in navigation warfare (NAVWAR), anti-jam, anti-spoofing, and resilient PNT technologies.
• Conduct technical assessments of satellite launches, constellation growth, modernization initiatives, and operational readiness.
• Integrate intelligence reporting, open-source information, telemetry data, and technical measurements into analytic products.
• Develop quantitative and qualitative assessments of PNT system capabilities, limitations, vulnerabilities, and operational impacts.
• Produce intelligence reports, white papers, briefings, and decision-support products for government leadership.
• Collaborate with engineers, intelligence analysts, mission partners, and operational organizations across the DoD and IC.
• Support modeling, simulation, and data-driven evaluations of satellite navigation performance and capabilities.
• Present findings to senior government and military stakeholders.

Skills

SatNav analysis

GNSS

Signal processing

Independent work

Written & verbal communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Physics, Computer Science, Mathematics, Systems Engineering, or related technical field

Tools

MATLAB

Python

STK

AGI/Ansys tools

Job description

KBR is seeking a Satellite Navigation (SatNav) Analysis Engineer in Beavercreek, OH. The role focuses on analyzing GNSS and PNT capabilities, evaluating foreign navigation systems, and assessing vulnerabilities to inform U.S. decision-makers. On-site with hybrid options based on mission requirements.

The position requires an active TS/SCI clearance and strong technical, analytical, and communication skills to deliver reports, briefings, and analytic products across DoD and IC mission partners.