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Lead RF Engineer
Colorado Springs, CO
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$149K/yr - $223K/yr
5+ years expKBR is a company dedicated to innovative projects and collaborative environments, seeking a Lead RF Engineer to advance mission-critical programs. The role involves leading the development of real-time systems, mentoring junior engineers, and designing cybersecurity capabilities for national security applications.
Staffing & Recruiting
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Lead full-cycle development of real-time, resource-constrained systems (e.g., SDR-based adaptive filtering, GPS spoofing mitigation) using AI/ML and DSP techniques
Architect and prototype cybersecurity capabilities to counteract SIGINT threats, jamming interference, and target tracking challenges
Collaborate with stakeholders to design functioning prototypes aligned with operational constraints
Mentor junior engineers in software development methodologies, technical problem-solving, and embedded software lifecycle management
Communicate complex concepts clearly to senior leadership and non-specialist audiences
Qualification
Required
Must possess an active U.S. government Top Secret (SCI) security clearance, which only a U.S. citizen can obtain
PhD or MS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related fields
5+ years of experience working on DOD/intelligence programs (SIGINT, SATCOM, RF systems)
Proficiency in DSP algorithm design, embedded software development (C/C++, Python), and real-time system integration
Familiarity with RF prototyping tools (e.g., SDR, MATLAB), test environments, and low-level hardware interfaces
Demonstrated leadership in technical teams, including mentorship of junior staff and program management
Preferred
Experience with AI/ML for signal analysis or cybersecurity (e.g., ML-enhanced emitter classification)
Strong commitment to innovation in cyber-physical sensing systems, including field-deployable solutions
Benefits
KBR may offer bonuses, commissions, or other forms of compensation to certain job titles or levels, per internal policy or contractual designation.
Additional compensation may be in the form of a sign on bonus, relocation benefits, short-term incentives, long-term incentives, or discretionary payments for exceptional performance.
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201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
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