RF Engineer

KBR•Colorado Springs, CO

20h

About The Position

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. KBR is seeking a highly motivated RF Engineer to support a DOW customer. Activities will support the design and integration of RF systems, the development and validation of system requirements, and the support of proof-of-concept engineering projects. A successful candidate will possess an understanding of government RF systems and have experience developing such systems in a fast-paced R&D environment.

Requirements

Must have an active TS/SCI Security Clearance
Bachelor’s degree in Electrical engineering or applied science from an ABET accredited institution
Minimum of (4) years of experience related experience in Radio Frequency (RF) systems
Candidate must have effective verbal and written communication skills; must be able to adapt communication style to suit different audiences or facilitate group discussions; develop accurate written materials to communicate information clearly and concisely

Nice To Haves

Proficiency with MATLAB, Python, Rust, & C++
Familiarity with SDR’s such as ETTUS B210/X310’s, Cloud/DevOps experience
Proficient with Git
Experience with Machine Learning (ML) and Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Understanding of electrical design principles, and knowledge of various board technologies (e.g., RF, digital, analog)
Proficiency with standard hardware lab equipment including scopes, logic and spectrum analyzers, signal generators, loads, and protocol analyzers
Effective communication skills and a proven ability to work effectively within a team environment
Experience collaborating within a multi-disciplinary systems engineering team
Experience evaluating commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) components for compliance

Responsibilities

Responsible for the development and implementation of RF systems and simulations while adhering to customer specifications and applicable standards
Perform RF and microwave measurements using sensitive test instrumentation, including network analyzers, to characterize, analyze, and validate system performance
Provides support in the design, development, and testing of radio frequency (RF) and/or microwave systems architecture, components, circuits, or products. Includes antenna design, both reflector and array systems, frequency synthesizers, transmitters and receivers, Land Mobile Radio, SATCOM, and Tactical Communications
Works independently, directing and coordinating the work of engineers and other technical personnel engaged in the compilation of engineering data, construction, and testing of models, designing component circuits, and writing reports and test procedures
Assists senior engineers of higher-level program elements engaged in engineering or research projects. Assumes responsibility for major segments of related work
Compiles and evaluates test data, prepares technical analysis, recommends methods and processes required to meet design objectives on new or improved products and/or processes
Provides support in technical matters relating to Engineering Change Notices, rework, or other difficulties and specifications of a moderately complex nature
Conducts analyses or tests pertaining to the development of new methods, materials, processes, or standards, and provides recommendations accordingly.
Coordinates with other technical support personnel
Maintains liaison with other engineering groups to keep abreast of developments in adjacent fields or programs and coordinates knowledge transfer
Adheres to best practices for security through the implementation of scanning tools tailored for government products