Senior Radar SME - SAR/MTI Research Lead

KBR Careers; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

KBR in Chantilly, Virginia is seeking a Radar SME to advance SAR and MTI processing techniques within a DoD/IC-oriented program. The role emphasizes independent research, algorithm development and collaboration across a project team.

The ideal candidate will bring extensive space systems experience, GEOINT domain expertise and proven ability to guide complex analysis, design reviews and technical documentation in fast-paced environments.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI with CI Poly.
• Advanced STEM degree required.
• 20+ years’ experience with space system research, development, modeling and simulation.
• Satellite development experience with low or high earth systems.
• Domain expertise in GEOINT space systems and Major space system performance.
• Familiarity with the system design trade process, assessment of system design options, analysis of mission requirements, monitoring of development and test activities, development of CONOPs, and tracking of system performance.
• Demonstrated experience in interacting with development contractors, actively participating in design reviews, evaluating technical proposals, documents and designs, reviewing and/or developing test plans and procedures, and writing correspondence or white papers.
• Ability to work in fast paced environment with excellent oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Primarily, candidate conducts research SAR and MTI processing and algorithm development.
• Candidate provides technical analyses and support in developing and applying advanced methods, theories and research techniques on R&D through operational support projects.
• Provide demonstrated skill in conceiving, planning and conducting research and analysis in difficult technological problem areas of considerable scope and complexity requiring unconventional or novel approaches and sophisticated research techniques.
• Candidates will have demonstrated an ability to make decisions independently on research and development (R&D) engineering problems and methods, in resolving important questions, and planning and coordinating work.
• Support algorithm and analytical development using a variety of scientific programming languages (for example C, C++, Python, FORTRAN and MATLAB) to process synthetic aperture radar data (SAR) and Moving Target Indicator (MTI).
• Work independently and as a member of a project team to provide remote sensing and geospatial expertise in response to technical requests for information from DoD and Intelligence Community analysts.
• Support ad hoc studies & analyses in an R&D environment.

Skills

Active TS/SCI with CI Poly

Excellent oral and written comms

Education

Advanced STEM degree

Tools

C

C++

Python

FORTRAN

MATLAB

Job description

KBR in Chantilly, Virginia is seeking a Radar SME to advance SAR and MTI processing techniques within a DoD/IC-oriented program. The role emphasizes independent research, algorithm development and collaboration across a project team.

The ideal candidate will bring extensive space systems experience, GEOINT domain expertise and proven ability to guide complex analysis, design reviews and technical documentation in fast-paced environments.