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KBR, Inc. · 3 months ago

Site Lead & RF/EMI Test Manager

Lubbock, TX

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level

7+ years exp

KBR, Inc. is a leader in providing complex technical solutions to the U.S. Department of Defense. They are seeking a Site Lead & RF/EMI Test Manager to oversee operations, drive business development, and provide expertise in RF, EMI/EMC, and EMP disciplines at their Lubbock, TX site, while managing daily operations and strengthening customer relationships.

ConsultingCyber SecurityInformation TechnologyProject ManagementSoftware EngineeringTraining

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Lead day-to-day site operations, ensuring organizational performance, program success, and alignment with KBR’s core values, Zero Harm culture, and Quality Management System

Serve as KBR’s senior representative in Lubbock, building strong customer and partner relationships with Texas Tech University and the Critical Infrastructure Security Institute, attending conferences, and hosting key stakeholder meetings

Champion a culture of growth, innovation, and collaboration, working with Senior Technical Advisors across KBR to expand site capabilities

Design, develop, and oversee advanced RF/EMI/EMC test facilities, programs, processes, and systems to ensure compliance with MIL-STD-461 and related standards

Lead pulsed power, radar, microwave systems, directed energy, and EMP (Electromagnetic Pulse) research initiatives and resilience testing, providing technical direction and evaluation of system responses

Oversee design, installation, and operations of a local anechoic chamber, including setup, test execution, and analysis of RF/EMI test data

Develop and maintain advanced test procedures, debug protocols, and simulation environments; analyze results to validate system performance under electromagnetic conditions

Manage and maintain laboratory test equipment, coordinating with external vendors for calibration, upgrades, and repairs

Mentor and guide junior engineers and technicians, fostering technical growth in RF, EMI/EMC, and EMP disciplines

Qualification

MIL-STD-461 certificationRF/EMI testingEMP analysisAnechoic chamber operationsElectrical EngineeringTechnical consultationLeadershipCollaborationMentoring

Required

U.S. Citizenship and the ability to obtain/maintain a DoD Secret clearance

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics, or related discipline (advanced degree preferred)

7+ years of experience in EMI/EMC and RF testing, including MIL-STD-461 certification testing and qualification

Demonstrated expertise in EMP (Electromagnetic Pulse) analysis, research, and testing

Hands-on experience with anechoic chamber operations and RF/EMI test campaigns

Preferred

Texas Tech University alumni preferred

Prior site leadership or program management experience with direct customer interface

Experience supporting capture management and proposal development efforts

Strong background in technical consultation and collaboration with internal design teams and external customers

Familiarity with laboratory management, including equipment lifecycle, calibration, and vendor coordination

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, Inc.

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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, Texas, USA

10001+ employees