KBR, Inc

Communication Systems Engineer

KBR, Inc$121K — $181K *
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Active DoD Secret clearance
  • Proficiency in Matlab
  • Bachelor's Degree in relevant field
  • 6 years of applicable experience
  • Understanding of digital modulation and forward error correction coding
  • Experience with signal processing algorithms for link establishment
  • Experience in creating SATCOM system performance models

Responsibilities

  • Develop baseband communication link and channel models for SATCOM systems
  • Create communication system performance analysis models for SATCOM systems
  • Process and analyze test data from hardware tests

Benefits

  • Opportunity to make a significant impact in national security
  • Join a collaborative and energetic team environment
  • Commitment to employee well-being through a People First philosophy
  • Engage in projects that advance space defense technology
  • Standard working hours with travel opportunities
Full Job Description
Title:
Communication Systems Engineer

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 Communication Systems Engineer to support the MIT LL team.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Development of baseband communication link and channel models for SATCOM systems
  • Development of communication system performance analysis models for SATCOM systems
  • Processing and analysis of test data captured in hardware tests


Work Environment:
  • Location: Predominantly on-site
  • Travel Requirements: Willing and able to travel (up to 10%, typically CONUS)
  • Working Hours: Standard


Required Qualifications:
  • Active DoD Secret clearance
  • Proficiency in Matlab
  • Bachelors Degree
  • 6 years applicable experience
  • Understanding of digital modulation techniques and forward error correction coding implementation
  • Experience with signal processing algorithm implementation to support link establishment and closure
  • Experience with creating SATCOM system performance models
  • Good oral and communication skills
  • Outgoing and energetic with the ability to work within a team environment


Desired Qualifications:
  • Familiarity with Python
  • Familiarity with modeling hardware impairments
  • Possess strong oral and written communications skills, and must be able to present findings/results to internal and external organizations
  • Willing and able to travel (up to 25%, typically CONUS)
  • MS in EE, CS, or Physics


Basic Compensation:
For MA only, the salary range is approximately $121,100 - $181,600 USD annually. The offered rate will be based on the selected candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities and/or experience and in consideration of internal parity.

Ready to Make a Difference?
If you're excited about making a significant impact in the field of space defense and working on projects that matter, we encourage you to apply and join our team at KBR. Let's shape the future together.

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.

About KBR, Inc

KBR, Inc is an American engineering, procurement, and construction company headquartered in Houston, Texas. The company provides services to customers in the energy, chemical, and government sectors, among others. KBR has a global presence, with operations in over 40 countries. The company was founded in 1901 as M.W. Kellogg Company and has undergone several name changes and mergers since then. KBR is committed to delivering innovative and sustainable solutions to its customers while also being a responsible corporate citizen.
Learn more about KBR, Inc
Size
28,000 employees
Market Cap
$7.1 billion
Industry
Net Income
-$72 million
Founded
1919
5 Year Trend
+11.5%
Revenue
$5.7 billion
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