RF and Microwave Specialist

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Program Summary

At KBR We Deliver by transforming science into new possibilities for our customers. Be part of a multidisciplinary team of engineers and researchers to discover and develop new and relevant militarycritical electronics to maintain our nations air space and cyber superiority. KBR supports the Air Force Lifecycle Management Center and Air Force Research Laboratory.

Job Summary

KBR is seeking a highly motivated RF and Microwave Specialist. The candidate will support basic research and exploratory and advanced development programs in the areas of RF and microwave systems and components. Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following: 1 assist in determining RF and microwave system requirements and formulating optimum system designs; 2 recommend changes in system implementation based on experience; 3 design and assemble/construct experimental microwave test systems; 4 program in higherorder languages; 5 tests or participates in the testing of components and subsystems; 6 document work efforts; 7 develop and assemble/construct instrumentation and test systems; 8 specify parts components and equipment to be acquired; 9 familiarity with test equipment such as Vector Network Analyzers Power Meters and Sensors Spectrum Analyzers Power Supplies Signal Generators and similar; 10 perform Load Pull Sparameter and DC/IV measurements which involves learning specific software for each application; 11 troubleshoot and test articles instrumentation control and data acquisition systems and components; 12 develop modifications and procedural changes to alleviate malfunctions; 13 accomplish data gathering and analysis on defined tasks.

Roles and Responsibilities

• assist in determining RF and microwave system requirements and formulating optimum system designs
• recommend changes in system implementation based on experience
• design and assemble/construct experimental microwave test systems
• program in higherorder languages
• test or participate in the testing of components and subsystems
• develop and assemble/construct instrumentation and test systems
• specify parts components and equipment to be acquired
• operate test equipment such as Vector Network Analyzers Power Meters and Sensors Spectrum Analyzers Power Supplies and Signal Generators
• perform Load Pull Sparameter and DC/IV measurements to include learning software for each application
• troubleshoot and test articles instrumentation control and data acquisition systems and components
• develop modifications and procedural changes to alleviate malfunctions
• accomplish data gathering and analysis on defined tasks

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelors degree Physical Science Engineering Physics Chemistry or other related fields or 8 years relevant experience in lieu of degree.
• Must be a US citizen and meet Air Force Research Laboratory requirements to access WrightPatterson Air Force Base.

Preferred Qualifications

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel Word PowerPoint)
• Effective organizational interpersonal and communication skills

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.

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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 teams 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.