Space Microelectronics Intelligence Analyst

KBR, Inc; Beavercreek, Northern (OH, KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

KBR, Inc. seeks a Microelectronics Analysis Engineer/Analyst to support assessments of foreign microelectronics for PLEO architectures, GNSS, and PNT capabilities.

You will analyze components, packaging, radios, and timing devices to inform national assessments of foreign technology and supply chains. The role requires strong analytical and written communication skills, collaboration with defense and intelligence entities, and the ability to synthesize diverse technical sources into finished

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, microelectronics engineering, physics, materials science, semiconductor engineering, systems engineering, or a related technical field.
• 3+ years of experience in semiconductor engineering, microelectronics analysis, integrated circuit design, electronics engineering, technical intelligence, or related disciplines.
• Active TS/SCI security clearance.
• Knowledge of semiconductor devices, integrated circuits, electronic systems, and modern microelectronics technologies.
• Experience evaluating technical systems and communicating findings to diverse audiences.
• Strong analytical, critical-thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and oral communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Conduct technical intelligence analysis of microelectronics used in foreign PLEO, GNSS, and PNT systems.
• Characterize semiconductor technologies supporting spacecraft avionics, payloads, communications systems, navigation payloads, and timing architectures.
• Assess ICs, FPGAs, ASICs, SoC technologies, processors, memory devices, and RF components.
• Analyze foreign development and use of radiation-hardened and space-qualified microelectronics.
• Evaluate semiconductor manufacturing capabilities, foundries, fabrication processes, packaging technologies, and supply chains for space/navigation systems.
• Assess advanced timing technologies including atomic clock electronics, oscillator systems, frequency standards, and synchronization technologies.
• Characterize microelectronic dependencies supporting satellite communications, navigation payloads, networking, and onboard processing.
• Analyze technology insertion, modernization efforts, and emerging semiconductor capabilities affecting future space architectures.
• Identify foreign technological strengths, vulnerabilities, bottlenecks, and critical dependencies within microelectronics ecosystems.
• Integrate intelligence reporting, technical documentation, scientific literature, open-source research, and engineering assessments into finished intelligence products.
• Produce intelligence reports, technical assessments, threat analyses, technology forecasts, and executive-level briefings.
• Collaborate with engineers, scientists, supply chain analysts, and intelligence professionals across the IC and DoD.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Critical thinking

Problem solving

Semiconductor knowledge

Technical systems evaluation

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Computer/Metals/related field

Advanced degree (MS/PhD) preferred

Tools

Engineering modeling tools

Semiconductor analysis tools

Job description

KBR, Inc. seeks a Microelectronics Analysis Engineer/Analyst to support assessments of foreign microelectronics for PLEO architectures, GNSS, and PNT capabilities.

You will analyze components, packaging, radios, and timing devices to inform national assessments of foreign technology and supply chains. The role requires strong analytical and written communication skills, collaboration with defense and intelligence entities, and the ability to synthesize diverse technical sources into finished