RF Engineer

KBR
Chantilly, Loudoun County, VA
Title:
RF Engineer

Belong. Connect. Grow. with KBR!

KBR's National Security Solutions team provides advanced engineering and technology solutions to support critical national security missions. In this role, you will apply a multi-disciplinary approach to validate RF system performance, support integration, and drive innovation in communication subsystems.

Why Join Us?
  • Innovative Projects: Work on cutting-edge RF systems and waveform technologies.
  • Collaborative Environment: Partner with experts across engineering and acquisition teams.
  • Impactful Work: Ensure mission success through robust RF system design and analysis.
Key Responsibilities:

  • Validate technical performance of RF systems; support test and evaluation activities.
  • Analyze RF capabilities for various operations; design and validate RF link performance, quality, and reliability.
  • Perform RF interference analysis and provide recommendations.
  • Deliver systems engineering support for acquisition and development of advanced communication subsystems.
  • Conduct end-to-end trade-off analysis of RF systems.
  • Aid in validation of new waveform specifications.
  • Develop and present technical reports; perform modeling and simulation of RF propagation.
Work Environment:

  • Location: On-site
  • Travel Requirements: Minimal
  • Working Hours: Standard
Qualifications:

Required:
  • Security Clearance: TS/SCI++
  • Education: BA/BS and 12+ years of experience; or Master's and 10+ years (additional 4 years may substitute for degree)
  • Experience developing RF link budgets, performing RF interference analysis, and validating RF system performance
  • Knowledge of communications systems theory
  • Knowledge of NTM systems and capabilities
  • Expertise in communications waveform design concepts, including:
    • Low Probability of Intercept (LPI)/Low Probability of Detection (LPD)
    • Forward error correction
    • Modulation
    • Interference mitigation
Desired:
  • Advanced degree in a related technical field
  • Familiarity with emerging RF technologies and industry standards
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.
Posted 2026-01-22

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