Title:

RF Payload Engineer

KBR is seeking a highly qualified RF Payload Engineer to provide support for the NRO Mission Operations Directorate (MOD). MOD operates, maintains, and reports the status of intelligence satellites and their associated ground systems, provides defensive space control and space protection, monitors satellite flight safety, and provides space situational awareness. This effort includes support to innovation labs developing new tools, models, and algorithms to operate and exploit satellite space and ground systems.

As an RF Payload Engineer, you have the in-depth experience and knowledge of NRO SIGINT satellite systems, payloads, and operational characteristics, and possess expertise on how these can be leveraged to support both MOD lab innovations and mission operations advanced support.    

Required Qualifications:

3-5 years of expertise and experience and knowledge of NRO SIGINT satellite systems, payloads, and operational characteristicsAbility to deliver MOD lab innovations and mission operations advanced supportActive TS/SCI with CI polygraphBachelor’s degree in STEM or related quantitative science field

Preferred Qualifications:

Master’s degree in engineering or related quantitative science field Experience leading teams resulting in successful verification and test strategies/solutions for complex programsExperience with cloud development processesExperience with industry system engineering practicesStrong interpersonal skills in order to influence, collaborate and work effectively with all levels of internal and external leadershipKnowledge of NRO Mission Operations Directorate

Security Clearance Requirement: Active TS/SCI with CI Polygraph

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.