KBR, Inc

Senior Electrical Engineer

KBR, Inc • $100K — $130K *
Huntsville, AL 35810In-Person
Aerospace & Defense
8 - 10 years of experience
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Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • BSEE from an ABET-accredited university
  • 10 years of professional engineering experience, 7+ in electrical engineering
  • Expertise in electrical networks, communications systems, and signal processing
  • Eligibility for a DoD Secret Security Clearance
  • Willingness to travel up to 10% for program support

Responsibilities

  • Design electrical systems for networked applications
  • Provide engineering analysis for communications architectures
  • Review electrical schematics and technical drawings
  • Engage in system integration and verification testing
  • Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams
  • Identify root causes of system issues and propose solutions
  • Generate technical reports and support client communications

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work on advanced engineering initiatives
  • Contribute in a mission-focused environment
  • Collaborative team atmosphere
  • Participation in program reviews and customer interactions
  • Professional development opportunities in the defense sector
Full Job Description
Title:
Senior Electrical Engineer

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

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
Real Estate & Construction
Net Income
-$72 million
Founded
1919
5 Year Trend
+11.5%
Revenue
$5.7 billion
NASDAQ
KBR
* Ladders Estimates

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