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Sr. RF Systems Engineer

Location Chantilly, Virginia Category Engineering, Technology, & Science Job Type Full time Job Id R2099588 Posted Date 05/30/2025
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Sr. RF Systems Engineer

KBR is seeking a highly qualified Sr Radio Frequency (RF) Systems Engineer to join our team. The successful candidate will possess a understanding of government satellite systems, a insight into RF mission fundamentals, and the ability to perform analysis as well as modeling and simulation of complex space systems. Modeling and Simulation actives will support of development and validation of requirements, Concept of Operations (CONOPs), architecture products, system schedules, and risks for end-to-end closure of the baseline for Space protection-related activities in the overall Enterprise.


Responsibilities

  • Analysis of RF systems, performance metrics, timelines, and models

  • Modeling and Simulation of RF systems

  • Identify and document issues impacting both spacecraft and ground systems through objective analysis and processes

  • Provide technical expertise in systems and engineering to support RF enterprise mission operations activities, programs, systems, and processes

  • Support orbital analysis, including threats assessments/impacts, trades, and analyses

  • Communicate technical findings to both technical and non-technical audiences

  • Participate in system design reviews and technical interchange meetings

  • Interface with customers, directorate/office representatives, and across system engineering groups to drive resolution plans and strategies for complex technical challenges.

  • Generate and maintain technical documentation and reports.

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Ph.D. STEM degree, or related field

  • 10-15 years' experience in RF engineering

  • Prior experience in modeling and simulation

  • Prior experience with NRO satellite systems and RF mission fundamentals

  • Experience with CONOPs, architecture products, and/or requirements

  • Ability to collaborate across stakeholder organizations

  • Strong communication skills to interface with customers, directorate/office representatives, and across system engineering groups

  • Ability to generate and maintain technical documentation and reports

  • Proficiency with AGI’s Systems Tool Kit (STK), MATLAB, Python, Tableau, and/or C++

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Knowledge of impacting mission threats

  • Experience support wargames and exercises

Security Requirements: TS/SCI with Poly required to be considered for this position

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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.

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