Senior RF Systems Engineer - Space & Defense Networks

KBR Careers; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 183,000 - 274,000; Full time

Job summary

KBR is seeking a Sr RF Systems Engineer to support national security initiatives, focusing on space-ground communication networks and RF/laser links. You will provide SETA services, evaluate architectures, and guide design reviews across space and ground segments to ensure mission success.

The role requires active TS/SCI with polygraph, advanced degrees, and strong briefing/writing skills to coordinate with defense and intelligence teams in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI with current Polygraph
• Bachelor’s degree in Physics, Electrical Engineering, Mathematics or related discipline
• Master’s degree in Physics, Electrical Engineering, Mathematics or related discipline
• PhD and 9 years’ experience
• Excellent interpersonal, leadership, programmatic, and problem-solving skills
• Strong briefing and writing skills
• Demonstrated ability to be effective in a fast-paced, dynamic and energetic environment
• Familiarity with defense and intelligence acquisition, budget planning and contracting
• RF and laser communication expertise and/or familiarity

Responsibilities

• Evaluate enterprise-level architecture designs and program integration solutions and provide recommendations.
• Attend design reviews and program management reviews; assess design maturity, requirements compliance and provide recommendations.
• Perform independent reviews of contractor communication designs for mission needs satisfaction.
• Prepare and Review test plans and verification/validation plans.
• Ensure compliance and provide feedback.
• Monitor enterprise and system test and review data.
• Monitor contractor risk and track mitigation progress.
• Identify emerging technical and programmatic risks and advise mitigation.
• Develop relationships with Contractor counterparts and experts.
• Provide SETA support in design, development, testing of RF and laser systems.

Skills

RF systems

Laser communications

System architecture

Technical briefing

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Physics or Electrical Engineering or related discipline

Master’s degree in Physics, Electrical Engineering, Mathematics or related discipline

PhD with 9+ years experience

Job description

KBR is seeking a Sr RF Systems Engineer to support national security initiatives, focusing on space-ground communication networks and RF/laser links. You will provide SETA services, evaluate architectures, and guide design reviews across space and ground segments to ensure mission success.

The role requires active TS/SCI with polygraph, advanced degrees, and strong briefing/writing skills to coordinate with defense and intelligence teams in a fast-paced environment.