KBR

National Security

RFAnalystSenior

Springfield, Virginia, United States FULL TIME
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The Brief

“RF Analyst – Senior at KBR. Skills: RF vulnerability analysis, Electromagnetic effects, Directed energy threat assessment, RF threat modeling, Risk mitigation strategies. Lead technical assessments of RF-DE vulnerabilities for mission-critical systems. Develop and refine RF threat models and vulnerability analysis methodologies”

What You'll Achieve.

Ensure system resilience against RF-DE impacts; Ensure national security; Shape RF vulnerability strategy; Influence national security programs

Industry & Context.

National Security
Problems you'll solve

Assess, analyze, and mitigate RF directed-energy threats; Conduct advanced risk assessments; Advise on protective measures to ensure system resilience; Manage complex technical challenges

Eligibility Requirements

Active Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) clearance with adjudicated polygraph, Full-time on-site at a government facility, Contingent upon contract award

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Master’s degree and 11 years of relevant experience with demonstrated expertise OR Bachelor’s degree and 12 years of relevant experience with demonstrated expertise OR No degree and 14 years of relevant experience with demonstrated expertise, Extensive experience in RF vulnerability analysis, electromagnetic effects, RF systems engineering, or directed energy threat assessment, Proven ability to develop and apply vulnerability models and risk mitigation strategies for complex systems, In-depth knowledge of EMIC, RF coupling mechanisms, measurement approaches, and system-level integration considerations, Active Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) clearance with adjudicated polygraph

Nice to Have

Prior experience supporting national security or aerospace programs involving RF threat environments, EW, or RF-DE effects assessments, Advanced knowledge of hardening approaches, protective design, and verification methods for electromagnetic effects resilience, Familiarity with relevant test and compliance standards and guidance (e.g. , MIL-STD-461, MIL-STD-464, HIRF guidance, and RF safety practices as applicable)

What You'll Do.

Lead technical assessments of RF-DE vulnerabilities for mission-critical systems

Develop and refine RF threat models and vulnerability analysis methodologies

Provide expert guidance on protective measures and mitigation strategies

Oversee planning and execution of complex RF exposure tests

Collaborate with engineering

and program management teams to integrate RF protection requirements

Prepare and deliver technical reports

and executive-level briefings

Support verification of mitigations through follow-on testing

Mentor junior engineers and analysts in RF vulnerability analysis

Ensure compliance with organizational standards and applicable regulatory frameworks

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Collaborate with engineering, operations, and program management teams; Guide engineering teams; Mentor junior engineers and analysts

Communication Scope

Deliver high-level technical recommendations; Prepare and deliver technical reports, risk assessments, and executive-level briefings; Articulate trade-offs, confidence, and residual risk

Process & Methodology

Prioritize work across multiple efforts, Manage complex technical challenges under time-sensitive conditions

Full Job Description

**Title:** RF Analyst – Senior * **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. **This is a contingent position based upon contract award** KBR is seeking an Senior Engineering RF Analyst to provide expert-level technical leadership in assessing, analyzing, and mitigating RF directed-energy threats to mission-critical systems. This role develops and applies electromagnetic effects models, conducts advanced risk assessments, and advises on protective measures to ensure system resilience against RF-DE impacts (e.g., HPM/HIRF). The senior analyst leads complex test campaigns, guides engineering teams, and delivers high-level technical recommendations and decision-support products to stakeholders. Strong analytical skills and the ability to manage complex technical challenges under time-sensitive conditions are essential. This position offers the opportunity to shape RF vulnerability strategy and influence national security programs. This role is performed full-time on site at a government facility and is contingent upon contract award. **Primary Responsibilities:** * Lead technical assessments of RF-DE vulnerabilities for mission-critical systems and platforms; prioritize work acr

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