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National Security Solutions Fall 2024 Co-Op - Positioning, Navigation and Timing (PNT) Intern

Who We Are

KBR Government Solutions delivers full life cycle professional and technical solutions that improve operational readiness and drive innovation. Our solutions help ensure mission success on land, air, sea, space and cyberspace for the Department of Defense, Intelligence Community, NASA and other federal agencies. KBR’s areas of expertise include engineering, logistics, operations, science, program management, mission IT and cybersecurity.  KBR strives to create a safer, more secure and sustainable world by bringing together the best and brightest to deliver technologies and solutions that help our customers accomplish their most critical missions and objectives.

The Mission Ahead

This role is with KBR’s Government Solutions U.S. division.  At KBR Government Solutions, we don't just envision a world that's safer, more secure, and sustainable - we create it. Our legacy of delivering advanced full life cycle professional and technical solutions is matched only by our commitment to operational readiness and innovation. As stewards of critical missions for the Department of Defense, Intelligence Community, NASA, and other key federal entities, we excel in engineering, logistics, operations, science, program management, mission IT, and cybersecurity. United in our quest for excellence, KBR stands at the vanguard, ready to transform possibilities into impactful realities for a better tomorrow.

Why Join KBR?

Mentorship from experienced subject matter expertsCutting edge projects, relevant to real world challengesWork in a collaborative and dynamic team environmentNetworking opportunities with other technologists and executivesCompetitive pay and great company culture

What You’ll Do

KBR is looking for highly motivated rising Juniors, Seniors and Graduate students seeking science, engineering and software development opportunities that provide challenging and meaningful work experience to be a part of our 2024 Intern class. 

Throughout this internship, the PNT department is looking to develop a well-rounded individual prepared to tackle the various aspects of a project lifecycle. During this accelerated hands-on experience, you can expect to grow in understanding of the various phases including receiver integration, testing development, programming automation, results analysis, and documentation. These phases will utilize many engineering skillsets introduced during undergrad including RF theory, programming, testing, validating, device integration, planning, and modeling and simulation. As PNT experts, KBR is supporting a US government customer to set up a PNT analysis lab to enable top of the line testing capabilities. The KBR NSS intern will be working closely with our experienced PNT engineers in designing, testing, and automating the equipment for this lab.

As a National Security Solutions Intern, you will:

Setup various hardware testing environments and ensure remote communication capabilities.Create scripts to automate the configuration of test setups.Test, validate, and troubleshoot equipment.Integrate GPS receivers into the control software.Analyze results and document key findings.

Selected individuals for this paid internship will be provided with the opportunity to mentor alongside seasoned professionals, gain experience and establish a name for themselves in this high demand career field. 

Anticipated Skill Set:

Computer programming experience with Python, MATLAB, and/or C#/C++ with at least one programming class completed.Experience working with lab electronics including spectrum analyzers, signal generators, oscilloscopes, power supplies, etc.Entry level RF and signal processing understanding in frequency spectrums and power levels.Preferred major: Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Computer Science.

Scheduled Weekly Hours:   Average 40 hours per week.

Requirement:

Must be a US CitizenMust pass a Security Pre-Screen and have the ability to obtain a security clearance.

INCLUSION AND DIVERSITY AT KBR

At KBR, we are passionate about our people, sustainability, 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 more inclusive and diverse company. That commitment is central to our team of teams philosophy and fosters an environment of real collaboration across cultures and locations. Our individual differences and perspectives bring enhanced value to our teams and help us develop solutions for the most challenging problems. We understand that by embracing those differences and working together, we are more innovative, more resilient, and safer.

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.