Senior Satcom RF Engineer
Senior Satcom RF Engineer
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$ 122840 - 187000
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Title:
Senior Satcom & RF EngineerSenior Satcom & RF Engineer
This position requires a competent Satcom and RF engineering specialist consultant and/or advisor leading the research design development testing and integration of Satcom & RF systems/architectures involving analogue and digital circuits/products amplifiers filters transceivers down converters and antenna systems.
Responsibilities:
- Managing Satcom Engineering projects from concept to delivery of hardware solutions to assure technical adequacy to meet customer operational requirements and conformance with DoD standards and practices. Acting as the primary interface to customers providing updates cost estimates bill of materials (BOM) project schedules and recommendations on engineering solutions. May provide briefings and technical training on satellite communication (Satcom) systems and products to internal and external teams.
- Performing research design development testing and integration of Satcom and RF hardware systems or products as followed through the customer requirement analysis. Working independently and in collaboration with the technical personnel in the design of electronic circuits to include circuit board level design and layout. Requires integration testing and compilation of engineering data and final delivery of the product along with the operational document for the field engineers. Comprehensive analysis reporting and systemslevel design documentation is a MUST. May manage the technical performance of assigned support personnel.
Requirements:
- At least 10 years experience as a Satcom & RF expert in SATCOM WiFi LTE and RF systems
- Expertise in Satellite link calculations both uplink and downlink to determine earth station antenna specifications required to meet system requirements
- Competent with antenna theory as applicable to Satellite communications
- Expertise in Frequency Bandwidth/Spectrum Planning and interference mitigation
- Experience in Waveguide design and Satellite performance measurements & testing
- Satcom & RF Hardware research and acquisition experience
- Advanced Satcom hardware components packaging systems design testing and integration
- Troubleshooting skills in Satellite components performance analysis
- Strong customer interface and collaboration with the Satellite industry
- Excellent communication/presentation and briefing skills
- Technical and narrative writing experience is highly desirable
Education:
BS degree in EE preferably MS in EE (with a focus on Communications Satellite Systems Design & Antenna Theory). In lieu of a formal degree 15 years of Satcom & RF engineering or applied science work experience.
Basic Compensation:
$122840$187000
Active TS/SCI clearance with a Polygraph is highly desired. In lieu of active clearance the candidate must be able to obtain and maintain clearance.
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 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.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
