Title:

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.

Why Join Us?

• Innovative Projects: Briefly describe the cutting-edge projects or technologies the candidate will be working on.
• Collaborative Environment: Highlight the team dynamics and any unique aspects of the workplace culture.
• Impactful Work: Explain how the candidate’s work will make a difference in the company and the broader field.

Job Summary:

We are currently seeking Engineers possessing software development, communications theory, radar, electromagnetics, or RF and Satellite experience to join our team in Dayton, OH. As a Systems Engineer, you will be responsible for developing software to control and interface with lab equipment for hardware in the loop testing of navigation systems, physical setup and measurement of results, as well as analysis and reporting of the findings. This job also includes interfacing and communicating clearly with customers and co-workers. We are seeking applicants who can deliver innovative solutions and work in an environment that encourages agile, mission-driven approaches that deliver valuable results through efficient means to their customers. The ideal applicant will possess a strong RF background and software development capabilities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Software: Develop, produce and maintain complex code bases.
• Data Analysis: Perform multi-disciplined engineering and analysis primarily in the areas of Position, Navigation and Timing (PNT), Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS), Communications, electromagnetics, radar, signal propagation theory, or electronics.
• Modeling and Simulation: Create exhaustive test benches including scenario development, simulation, static lab testing, hardware-in-the-loop testing.
• Reporting: Author reports, contribute to and develop presentations, plans, and contribute insights in support of the program
• Engineering Assessments: Provide insight in processes for problem definition, analysis, constraint development and implementation for complex systems required to meet technical requirements.

Work Environment:

• Location: On-site or customer site only.
• Travel Requirements: Minimal travel required.
• Working Hours: Standard 40 hours per week.

Required Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related STEM degree program.
• Troubleshooting: Robust debugging and problem-solving skills.
• Communication: Strong verbal and organized written communications skills.
• Clearance: Must pass a security pre-screen and must have the ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance.

Desired Qualifications:

• Programming: Proficiency in the following languages: C based language (C/C#/C++), Python.
• Modeling & Simulation: Design and creation of exhaustive test bench matrices.
• Data Visualization: Ability to create intelligent visualizations depicting analytic findings.
• Data Analysis: Ability to optimize testing and data analysis via automation of hardware through software development.
• Database Management: Ability to learn to manage, manipulate, maintain and update complex code repositories.
• Teamwork: Demonstrated ability to work productively with team members, external partners, diverse organizations across multiple engineering domains.

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.

KBR Benefits

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.

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.