Senior Satcom & RF Engineer

KBR, Inc; Columbia (MD); On-site; USD 122,000 - 187,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Senior Satcom & RF Engineer, where you'll lead the design and integration of cutting-edge Satcom and RF systems. This role demands a highly skilled professional with over a decade of experience in satellite communications, ensuring that hardware solutions meet operational requirements and DoD standards. You will manage projects from concept to delivery, work closely with customers, and contribute to innovative solutions in a collaborative environment. If you're passionate about technology and eager to make a significant impact, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in Satcom & RF engineering.
• Expertise in satellite communications and RF systems.
• Strong customer interface and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage Satcom Engineering projects from concept to delivery.
• Perform research, design, and integration of Satcom hardware.
• Provide briefings and technical training on Satcom systems.

Skills

Satcom & RF Systems

Satellite Link Calculations

Antenna Theory

Frequency Bandwidth/Spectrum Planning

Waveguide Design

Troubleshooting Skills

Technical Writing

Education

BS in Electrical Engineering

MS in Electrical Engineering

15 years of Satcom & RF experience

Job description

Title:

Senior Satcom & RF Engineer

Senior Satcom & RF Engineer

This position requires a competent Satcom and RF engineering specialist, consultant, and/or advisor leading the research, design, development, testing, and integration of Satcom & RF systems/architectures involving analogue and digital circuits/products, amplifiers, filters, transceivers, down converters, and antenna systems.

Responsibilities:

• Managing Satcom Engineering projects from concept to delivery of hardware solutions to assure technical adequacy to meet customer operational requirements and conformance with DoD standards and practices. Acting as the primary interface to customers, providing updates, cost estimates, bill of materials (BOM), project schedules, and recommendations on engineering solutions. May provide briefings and technical training on satellite communication (Satcom) systems and products to internal and external teams.
• Performing research, design, development, testing and integration of Satcom and RF hardware systems or products as followed through the customer requirement analysis. Working independently and in collaboration with the technical personnel in the design of electronic circuits, to include circuit board level design and layout. Requires integration, testing, and compilation of engineering data, and final delivery of the product along with the operational document for the field engineers. Comprehensive analysis, reporting, and systems-level design documentation is a MUST. May manage the technical performance of assigned support personnel.

Requirements:

• At least 10 years’ experience as a Satcom & RF expert in SATCOM, Wi-Fi, LTE, and RF systems
• Expertise in Satellite link calculations, both uplink and downlink to determine earth station antenna specifications required to meet system requirements
• Competent with antenna theory as applicable to Satellite communications
• Expertise in Frequency Bandwidth/Spectrum Planning and interference mitigation
• Experience in Waveguide design and Satellite performance measurements & testing

• Satcom & RF Hardware research and acquisition experience
• Advanced Satcom hardware components packaging, systems design, testing, and integration
• Troubleshooting skills in Satellite components performance analysis
• Strong customer interface and collaboration with the Satellite industry
• Excellent communication/presentation and briefing skills
• Technical and narrative writing experience is highly desirable

Education:

BS degree in EE, preferably MS in EE (with a focus on Communications, Satellite Systems Design & Antenna Theory). In lieu of a formal degree, 15 years of Satcom & RF engineering or applied science work experience.

Basic Compensation:

$122,840-$187,000

Active TS/SCI clearance with a Polygraph is highly desired. In lieu of active clearance, the candidate must be able to obtain and maintain clearance.

Belong, Connect and Grow at KBR

At KBR, we are passionate about our people and our Zero Harm culture. These inform all that we do and are at the heart of our commitment to, and ongoing journey toward being a People First company. That commitment is central to our team of team’s philosophy and fosters an environment where everyone can Belong, Connect and Grow. We Deliver – Together.

KBR is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.