KBR
RadarPayloadSystemsEngineer
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“Radar Payload Systems Engineer at KBR. Skills: Radar hardware development, Systems integration, Data processing. Define RF front-end electronics. Document RF architecture”
Industry & Context.
Resolve engineering problems; Resolve technical problems
Moderate travel (20-50%), On-site work required
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Active TS/SCI clearance, Bachelor's degree in engineering, 8+ years radar space system hardware development, Knowledge of remote sensing technologies, MATLAB or Python prototyping experience, Establish and maintain client relationships, Knowledge of U.S. Government contracting, Hands-on radar payload systems experience, Work with business management tools, Ability to work in team environment, Oral and written communication skills
Nice to Have
Master's or Ph.D. degree, 10+ years radar space system hardware development, Experience across multiple satellite programs
What You'll Do.
Define RF front-end electronics
Document RF architecture
Perform engineering tasks
Perform link-budget modeling
Conduct trade studies
Support algorithm development
Assess integration data
Assess subsystem data
Assess space vehicle data
Identify design issues
Identify manufacturing issues
Assess verification processes
Assess validation processes
Monitor system provider performance
Perform functional analyses
Ensure systems meet criteria
Resolve technical problems
Conduct special studies
Conduct investigations
Provide technical assistance
Provide technical instruction
Analyze project requirements
Provide design information
Provide operating information
Provide maintenance information
Provide modification information
Ensure solutions integration
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Dynamic team; Collaborative environment
Communication Scope
Communicate technical issues
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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