Senior Systems Engineering

Sr RF Systems Engineer
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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.
We are seeking a Senior Communications Systems Engineer to provide systems engineering and technical advisory (SETA) services to our government customer. This position supports space and ground communication networks for multiple satellite systems, that are currently in development and in orbit. Responsibilities include supporting interface development, providing technical support to the communications architecture, and assisting with ongoing operations and anomaly resolution.
Innovative Projects: KBR's work is at the forefront of engineering, logistics, operations, science, program management, mission IT and cybersecurity solutions.

~ Perform independent reviews of contractor communication designs to verify satisfaction of mission needs (Requirements, CONOPs, constraints, etc).
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.
Space-to-space, space-to-ground, and ground-to-ground communication networks
International Telecommunications Union (ITU) frequency allocation rules
Cryptography implementation and Information Assurance accreditation

Location: On-site
Travel Requirements: Bachelor's degree in Physics, Electrical Engineering, Mathematics or related discipline with 15 years related experience; Master's degree in Physics, Electrical Engineering, Mathematics or related discipline 12+ years related experience; PhD and 9 years' experience.
Strong briefing and writing skills.
Familiarity with defense and intelligence acquisition, budget planning and contracting.
KBR offers a selection of competitive lifestyle benefits which could include 401K plan with company match, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, AD&D, flexible spending account, disability, paid time off, or flexible work schedule. We support career advancement through professional training and development.
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.