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KBR Careers · 1 day ago

Sr RF Systems Engineer

Chantilly, Virginia

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

12+ years exp

KBR is a leading provider of high-end engineering and advanced technology solutions for the intelligence and national security communities. The role involves providing systems engineering and technical advisory services to support space and ground communication networks for satellite systems, requiring collaboration with developers and cross-domain teams.

Information Technology & Services

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Evaluate enterprise-level architecture designs and program integration solutions and provide recommendations

Attend Enterprise, System, Subsystem and Segment level design reviews and program management reviews; assess design maturity, requirements compliance and provide informed technical recommendations

Perform independent reviews of contractor communication designs to verify satisfaction of mission needs (Requirements, CONOPs, constraints, etc)

Prepare and Review test plans and procedures and verification and validation plans for completeness and accuracy. Ensure compliance and provide feedback

Monitor enterprise and system test and review verification/validation data

Monitor contractor level risks and track mitigation progress

Proactively identify and assess emerging technical and programmatic risks to the Program Office and recommend mitigation approaches

Develop productive relationships with Contractor counterparts, functional counterparts, and other subject matter experts

Provide SETA support in the design, development, and testing of RF (Ka, Ku, S, etc) and laser communication systems

Demonstrates expertise and/or familiarity of:

Space-to-space, space-to-ground, and ground-to-ground communication networks

Mesh architecture

Internet Protocols

International Telecommunications Union (ITU) frequency allocation rules

Cryptography implementation and Information Assurance accreditation

Qualification

RF communication expertiseLaser communication expertiseSpace communication networksBriefing skillsInterpersonal skillsLeadership skillsProblem-solving skillsWriting skillsDefense acquisition familiarityBudget planning familiarityContracting familiarityDynamic environment adaptabilityTechnical advisory skillsCryptography implementationITU frequency allocationInternet ProtocolsMesh architecture

Required

Active TS/SCI with current Polygraph

Bachelor's degree in Physics, Electrical Engineering, Mathematics or related discipline with 15 years related experience; Master's degree in Physics, Electrical Engineering, Mathematics or related discipline 12+ years related experience; PhD and 9 years' experience

Excellent interpersonal, leadership, programmatic, and problem-solving skills

Strong briefing and writing skills

Demonstrated ability to be effective in a fast-paced, dynamic and energetic environment

Familiarity with defense and intelligence acquisition, budget planning and contracting

RF and laser communication expertise and/or familiarity

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.

Founded in 1919

Houston, TX, US

10001+ employees

https://careers.kbr.com/

Funding

Current Stage

Late Stage

Leadership Team

Becky Sewell

Chief Training Officer (CTO)

Dana Dorsey

Sr. VP, Chief Financial Officer

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