Senior SATCOM Systems Engineer - RF & Modem Expert

KBR, Inc; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 155,000; Full time

Job summary

KBR, Inc. is seeking a Senior SATCOM Systems Engineer in San Diego to lead the analysis and definition of modem and RF subsystem architectures for SATCOM platforms, evaluating modulation and coding schemes and supporting FPGA-based modem implementations.

You will define system requirements across RF and baseband interfaces and coordinate with customers and stakeholders. The role demands strong RF engineering fundamentals, digital communications theory, and experience in defense programs, with an

Qualifications

• BS in Electrical Engineering or related field with 8+ years in communications system development.
• Hands-on experience supporting modem, waveform, or RF subsystem design or integration.
• Experience with DoD or defense communications programs.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and define modem and RF subsystem architectures for SATCOM systems.
• Assess modulation and coding schemes under operational link conditions.
• Support System-on-Chip (SoC) or FPGA-based modem implementations.
• Define system requirements across RF, IF, baseband, and Layer 2 interfaces.
• Interface with customers, government stakeholders, vendors, and subcontractors.

Skills

RF engineering

Modem design

Digital communications theory

System integration

DoD defense programs experience

Education

BS in Electrical Engineering

MS in Electrical Engineering (preferred)

Tools

MATLAB

HDL

FPGA/SoC modem architectures

Job description

KBR, Inc. is seeking a Senior SATCOM Systems Engineer in San Diego to lead the analysis and definition of modem and RF subsystem architectures for SATCOM platforms, evaluating modulation and coding schemes and supporting FPGA-based modem implementations.

You will define system requirements across RF and baseband interfaces and coordinate with customers and stakeholders. The role demands strong RF engineering fundamentals, digital communications theory, and experience in defense programs, with an