KBR Careers · 20 hours ago
Telecommunications SME
Chantilly, Virginia
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
4+ years expKBR’s National Security Solutions team provides high-end engineering and advanced technology solutions to customers in the intelligence and national security communities. The Telecommunications Subject Matter Expert will support a Government program focused on secure and resilient mission communications, involving the design and optimization of telecommunications systems. This role requires technical leadership and collaboration to ensure reliable connectivity across multiple classification domains.
Information Technology & Services
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Design, analyze, and optimize telecommunications systems, including RF/SATCOM antennas, terrestrial transport, and IP network architectures for mission-critical operations
Perform antenna performance modeling, link budget analysis, and propagation studies to ensure reliable connectivity under operational constraints
Lead integration and acceptance testing for antenna systems and associated telecom components; develop test plans and document results for government approval
Ensure compliance with DoD/IC standards, interoperability requirements, and cryptographic integration for secure communications
Develop and maintain technical documentation, including architecture diagrams, ICDs, CONOPS, and antenna configuration baselines
Execute lifecycle sustainment plans, including antenna maintenance, tech refresh, and obsolescence management
Conduct troubleshooting and root-cause analysis for antenna and telecom system failures; implement corrective actions
Support readiness reviews, risk assessments, and engineering change proposals; provide cost/schedule/technical trade studies
Coordinate with satellite, ground systems, and network teams to deliver integrated end-to-end communications solutions
Provide training and mentorship on antenna systems and telecom best practices to operations and engineering personnel
Qualification
Required
Active/Current TS/SCI with Poly required
Education: Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications, Computer Engineering, or related STEM field
4–6 years of telecommunications engineering/operations experience
Mission Experience: Prior experience supporting Customer space/ground communications programs, including procurement of terrestrial comms, antenna integration and multi-domain interoperability
Technical: Hands-on experience with antenna systems (RF/SATCOM), link budget analysis, and at least one additional domain such as IP routing/switching, optical transport, or SD-WAN
Tools/Standards: Demonstrated use of telecom analysis tools (e.g., spectrum analyzers, link budget calculators) and compliance with DoD/IC standards (e.g., CNSSI, NIST)
Preferred
Certifications: CCNP/CCNA, JNCIP/JNCIS, or SATCOM/antenna vendor certifications (e.g., iDirect, GVF)
Benefits
401K plan with company match
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life insurance
AD&D
Flexible spending account
Disability
Paid time off
Flexible work schedule
Company
KBR Careers
At KBR, we deliver science, technology and engineering solutions that are helping governments and companies around the world take on the great challenges of our time.
10001+ employees
Funding
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Becky Sewell
Chief Training Officer (CTO)
Dana Dorsey
Sr. VP, Chief Financial Officer
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