KBR

SrRFSystemsEngineer

$145–210k ~AI est. Chantilly, Virginia, United States FULL TIME
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The Brief

“Sr RF Systems Engineer at KBR. Skills: RF Systems Engineering, Communications Networks, Satellite Systems. Evaluate enterprise-level architecture designs. Provide recommendations”

Industry & Context.

Problems you'll solve

Problem-solving skills

Eligibility Requirements

Active TS/SCI with current Polygraph, Minimal travel

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Active TS/SCI with current Polygraph, Bachelor's degree in Physics, Electrical Engineering, Mathematics or related discipline with 15 years related, Master's degree in Physics, Electrical Engineering, Mathematics or related discipline 12+ years related, PhD and 9 years’ experience, Excellent interpersonal, leadership, programmatic, and problem-solving skills, 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

What You'll Do.

Evaluate enterprise-level architecture designs

Provide recommendations

Attend design reviews

Assess design maturity

Provide technical recommendations

Perform independent reviews

Verify satisfaction of mission needs

Prepare verification and validation plans

Review verification and validation plans

Monitor enterprise and system test

Monitor verification/validation data

Monitor contractor level risks

Track mitigation progress

Identify technical risks

Assess programmatic risks

Recommend mitigation approaches

Develop productive relationships

Design RF communication systems

Design laser communication systems

Develop RF communication systems

Develop laser communication systems

Test RF communication systems

Test laser communication systems

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Cross-domain team; Contractor counterparts; Functional counterparts; Subject matter experts

Communication Scope

Briefing skills; Writing skills

Process & Methodology

Program management

Full Job Description

**Title:** Sr RF 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. We are seeking a Senior Communications Systems Engineer to provide systems engineering and technical advisory (SETA) services to our government customer. This position supports space and ground communication networks for multiple satellite systems, that are currently in development and in orbit. It provides subject matter expertise to an evolving communications infrastructure and requires close collaboration with developers and a cross-domain team. Responsibilities include supporting interface development, providing technical support to the communications architecture, and assisting with ongoing operations and anomaly resolution. **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. **Key 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, CO

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