KBR
National Security
RadarPayloadSystemsEngineer
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“Radar Payload Systems Engineer at KBR. Skills: Radar Payload Systems, Hardware Development, Integration and Test, Algorithm Development. Define RF front-end electronics. Document radar architecture”
What You'll Achieve.
Ensure mission success; Ensure the radar system meets its requirements; Ensure systems meet performance criteria
Industry & Context.
resolve engineering and/or technical problems; resolve issues with hardware design
Active TS/SCI clearance (with current polygraph), Moderate (20% to 50%) travel, Flexible working hours, Standard Government work hour support, Surge support during integration and launch phases
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Active TS/SCI clearance (with current polygraph), Bachelor’s degree in engineering, applied physics, or a related STEM technical discipline, 8+ years of experience supporting radar space system hardware development, integration, and test, Knowledge of remote sensing technologies including active and passive sensor systems which operate in the RF regime, and the concepts, signal and image processing algorithms and software architectures that enable these systems, Engineering software (prototyping) experience in MATLAB and/or Python, Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain trusted client relationships, Knowledge of U. S. Government contracting and federal acquisition regulations, spacecraft lifecycle milestones and review processes, and success in operating within this environment, Hands-on experience with radar payload systems, interfaces, and Assembly, Integration and Test (AI&T) activities, Ability to work with standard business management tools and financial systems, MS Office, and project management software, Ability to work in a team environment as well as independently, oral and written communication skills with demonstrated ability to communicate technical issues clearly to senior Government leadership
Nice to Have
Master’s or Ph. D. degree in a related STEM technical discipline, Radar focus in this degree is highly preferred, 10+ years of experience supporting radar space system hardware development, integration, and test is preferred, Experience working across multiple satellite programs or production lines is preferred
What You'll Do.
Define RF front-end electronics
Document radar architecture
Perform engineering tasks
Support acquisition modeling
Conduct trade studies
Support algorithm development
Monitor vendor performance
Perform functional analyses
Formulate operations and procedures
Conduct special studies
Provide technical assistance
Analyze project requirements
Ensure solutions integration
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Collaborative Environment; Work in a team environment
Communication Scope
oral and written communication skills; communicate technical issues clearly
Process & Methodology
Project management software
Full Job Description
**Title:** Radar Payload Systems Engineer _**Belong. Connect. Grow. with KBR!**_ KBR’s National Security Solutions team provides high-end engineering and advanced technology solutions to our customers in the intelligence and national security communities. In this position, your work will have a profound impact on the country’s most critical role – protecting our national security. **Why Join Us?** * **Innovative Projects:** KBR’s work is at the forefront of engineering, logistics, operations, science, program management, mission IT and cybersecurity solutions. * **Collaborative Environment:** Be part of a dynamic team that thrives on collaboration and innovation, fostering a supportive and intellectually stimulating workplace. * **Impactful Work:** Your contributions will be pivotal in designing and optimizing defense systems that ensure national security and shape the future of space defense. **Position Summary:** KBR National Security Solutions is seeking a motivated and talented Senior Radar Payload Systems Engineer to join our team in Chantilly, Virginia. The selected candidate for this position will contribute to the design, development, implementation, integration, testing and delivery of radar hardware, software, and systems solutions for Government contracts. **Responsibilities** * **Radar Hardware Development:** Define and document the RF front-end electronics and architecture of an advanced space-based SAR radar system, including the antenna arrays, receivers, and digital electronics. * **Engineering Tasks:** Perform engineering tasks to develop systems capable of meeting operational requirements within imposed constraints. * **Acquisition Modeling Support:** Perform rigorous link-budget modeling and analysis and conduct trade studies for hardware components to ensure mission success. * **Algorithm Development.** Support algorithm and analytical development using a variety of scientific programming languages (e.g., Python, MATLAB, etc.) to process syntheti
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