KBR Careers · 2 months ago
Senior RF Communications Engineer
Chantilly, Virginia
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
12+ years expKBR is a leading provider of engineering and advanced technology solutions in the national security sector. They are seeking a Senior RF Communications Engineer to provide systems engineering and technical advisory services to government customers, focusing on space and ground communication networks for satellite systems.
Information Technology & Services
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
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, CONOPs, constraints, etc)
Prepare and Review test plans and procedures and verification and validation plans for completeness and accuracy. Ensure compliance and provide feedback
Monitor enterprise and system test and review verification/validation data
Monitor contractor level risks and track mitigation progress
Proactively identify and assess emerging technical and programmatic risks to the Program Office and recommend mitigation approaches
Develop productive relationships with Contractor counterparts, functional counterparts, and other subject matter experts
Provide SETA support in the design, development, and testing of RF (Ka, Ku, S, etc) and laser communication systems
Demonstrates expertise and/or familiarity of:
Space-to-space, space-to-ground, and ground-to-ground communication networks
Mesh architectures
Internet Protocols
International Telecommunications Union (ITU) frequency allocation rules
Cryptography implementation and Information Assurance accreditation
Qualification
Required
Active TS/SCI with current Polygraph
Bachelor's degree in Physics, Electrical Engineering, Mathematics or related discipline with 14+ years related experience; Master's degree in Physics, Electrical Engineering, Mathematics or related discipline 12+ years related experience; PhD and 9 years' experience
Excellent interpersonal, leadership, programmatic, and problem solving skills
Strong 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
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 Careers
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.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Becky Sewell
Chief Training Officer (CTO)
Dana Dorsey
Sr. VP, Chief Financial Officer
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