Senior Electrical Engineer

Title:
Senior Electrical Engineer

Program Summary

KBR's Missile, Aviation, and Ground Systems (MAGS) division delivers mission engineering solutions for critical U.S. Army programs, specializing in aviation and ground systems, integrated air and missile defense, and threat and target systems. As a trusted partner of the U.S. Department of War, MAGS provides innovative, technology-driven solutions to enhance national security. With a global presence and a strong ethical framework, KBR ensures secure, effective, and mission-ready capabilities worldwide.

Job Summary

processing to support advanced engineering initiatives. The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented with ability to work independently and in teams contributing to system development and operating effectively in a mission-focused environment. The best candidate also possesses excellent communication and interpersonal skills to participate in discussions and meetings.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, KBR is seeking a skilled Electrical Engineer with strong background in network systems and signal analyze, and support electrical systems with a focus on networked systems and signal processing applications.
• Provide engineering analysis and design recommendations for processing, communications, and networking architectures.
• Review and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical drawings to ensure accurate system development, integration and functionality.
• Participate in system integration, verification, test execution, and validation activities throughout the development lifecycle.
• Work closely with systems, software, hardware, and integration engineering teams to ensure successful system implementation.
• Analyze and troubleshoot system-level issues, identifying root causes and developing corrective actions for resolving or mitigating system constraints.
• Produce technical reports, documentation packages, and presentation materials.
• Support program reviews, customer meetings, and technical discussions.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) from an ABET university.
• 10 years of professional experience with 7+ years of relevant electrical engineering experience.
• Strong background in the design, analysis, and application of electrical networks, communications systems, and signal processing solutions.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret Security Clearance.
• Ability to travel up to 10% in support of program and customer needs.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting defense or government programs.
• Active DoD Secret Security Clearance.
• Knowledge of MATLAB, Python, or similar tools.
• Ability to read, interpret, and apply electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and engineering drawings.
• Ability to understand power and control systems design
• Knowledge of network infrastructure, hardware architecture, and server design, including:
  • Network switch configuration, routing protocols, routing tables, and VLAN implementation
  • Optical networking concepts, link budget analysis, RoCE, and link aggregation technologies
  • Firewall management, port configuration, network security, encryption technologies, and cryptographic algorithms
  • Compute and storage server architectures, including hardware design, integration, and performance considerations
• Working knowledge of containerization and orchestration technologies, including Docker, Kubernetes, and similar platforms.
• Experience with Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) and other Linux-based operating systems.
• Familiarity with RF communications systems and digital signal processing (DSP) concepts and applications.
• Knowledge of cybersecurity principles, security architectures, and cyber defense solutions.
• Experience supporting test and evaluation (T&E) activities in laboratory, developmental, or operational environments.
• Understanding of spectrum management principles and network communications architectures, including:
  • Terrestrial fiber-optic networks
  • Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite communications
  • Microwave communications links

Belong, Connect and Grow at KBR

At KBR, we are passionate about our people and our Zero Harm culture. These inform all that we do and are at the heart of our commitment to, and ongoing journey toward being a People First company. That commitment is central to our team of team's philosophy and fosters an environment where everyone can Belong, Connect and Grow. We Deliver - Together.

KBR is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.