Space RF Systems Engineer: TIP Calibration Lead

KBR, Inc.; Chantilly (NC); On-site; USD 206,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with company match

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

KBR, Inc. is seeking an experienced RF Systems Engineer to lead calibration for space-based RF systems within TIP execution.

You will design calibration procedures, mentor teams, and collaborate with mission operations and payload teams to ensure calibration accuracy and mission performance. The role requires TS/SCI clearance, a strong RF engineering background for space environments, and leadership in complex calibration projects across satellite assets.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of RF systems engineering experience in space applications.
• Experience with Transition Implementation Plan (TIP) operations.
• Proven RF calibration experience for transmit and receive paths.
• Knowledge of space environment effects on RF performance (thermal, radiation, vacuum).
• Experience with on-orbit calibration techniques and methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Lead and provide technical guidance on RF system calibration for space-based assets during TIP execution.
• Design, develop, and implement calibration procedures for RF chains in orbital environments.
• Serve as SME and consultant for RF calibration challenges in space operations.
• Develop end-to-end calibration methodologies accounting for space environment effects.
• Interface with mission operations, ground systems, and payload teams to ensure calibration accuracy.

Skills

RF systems engineering

Space-based applications

TIP operations

RF calibration

Technical leadership

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering

Master’s degree (preferred)

Job description

KBR, Inc. is seeking an experienced RF Systems Engineer to lead calibration for space-based RF systems within TIP execution.

You will design calibration procedures, mentor teams, and collaborate with mission operations and payload teams to ensure calibration accuracy and mission performance. The role requires TS/SCI clearance, a strong RF engineering background for space environments, and leadership in complex calibration projects across satellite assets.