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KBR, Inc. · 16 hours ago

Telecommunications SME

Chantilly, VA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

4+ years exp

KBR, Inc. is a company that provides high-end engineering and advanced technology solutions to the intelligence and national security communities. They are seeking a Telecommunications Subject Matter Expert to support a Government program focused on secure and resilient mission communications, involving the design and optimization of telecommunications systems. The role includes providing technical leadership and advising stakeholders on architecture trade-offs and lifecycle sustainment for mission-critical services.

ConsultingCyber SecurityInformation TechnologyProject ManagementSoftware EngineeringTraining

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Design, analyze, and optimize telecommunications systems, including RF/SATCOM antennas, terrestrial transport, and IP network architectures for mission-critical operations

Perform antenna performance modeling, link budget analysis, and propagation studies to ensure reliable connectivity under operational constraints

Lead integration and acceptance testing for antenna systems and associated telecom components; develop test plans and document results for government approval

Ensure compliance with DoD/IC standards, interoperability requirements, and cryptographic integration for secure communications

Develop and maintain technical documentation, including architecture diagrams, ICDs, CONOPS, and antenna configuration baselines

Execute lifecycle sustainment plans, including antenna maintenance, tech refresh, and obsolescence management

Conduct troubleshooting and root-cause analysis for antenna and telecom system failures; implement corrective actions

Support readiness reviews, risk assessments, and engineering change proposals; provide cost/schedule/technical trade studies

Coordinate with satellite, ground systems, and network teams to deliver integrated end-to-end communications solutions

Provide training and mentorship on antenna systems and telecom best practices to operations and engineering personnel

Qualification

Telecommunications engineeringAntenna systemsLink budget analysisIP routing/switchingTelecom analysis toolsDoD/IC standardsTroubleshootingRisk assessmentTeam collaborationTechnical documentationMentorship

Required

Active/Current TS/SCI with Poly required

Education: Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications, Computer Engineering, or related STEM field

4–6 years of telecommunications engineering/operations experience

Mission Experience: Prior experience supporting Customer space/ground communications programs, including procurement of terrestrial comms, antenna integration and multi-domain interoperability

Technical: Hands-on experience with antenna systems (RF/SATCOM), link budget analysis, and at least one additional domain such as IP routing/switching, optical transport, or SD-WAN

Tools/Standards: Demonstrated use of telecom analysis tools (e.g., spectrum analyzers, link budget calculators) and compliance with DoD/IC standards (e.g., CNSSI, NIST)

Preferred

Certifications: CCNP/CCNA, JNCIP/JNCIS, or SATCOM/antenna vendor certifications (e.g., iDirect, GVF)

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