Early Careers Electronic Warfare Engineer

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KBRs Mission Engineering Division delivers complex technical solutions and expert support to the U.S. Department of War specializing in modeling and simulation cyber transformation air vehicle mission integration and lifecycle support. As a trusted partner with a proven history in mission technology KBR collaborates closely with clients to develop innovative and effective solutions. With a strong ethical framework KBR prioritizes data security privacy and responsible information management to ensure mission success.

We are seeking an Early Careers Electronic Warfare Software Engineer to join our Mission Engineering team in Jacksonville FL with a primary focus on Missile Defense Systems (MDS) and Electronic Warfare (EW). In this role you will contribute to critical programs supporting USN/USMC and Foreign Military Sales (FMS) customers including systems such as the AN/ALE-47 Countermeasures Dispensing Set (CMDS) and ALQ-167 Training Jamming System.

Candidates should reside in or near the Jacksonville metropolitan area as relocation assistance is not available. The anticipated start date for this role is January 2026.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide engineering and in-service technical support for AN/ALE-47 CMDS avionics software and hardware components.
• Plan and coordinate feasibility studies to improve performance increase capacity or resolve unsatisfactory conditions in avionics systems.
• Assist Systems Engineering teams with testing and troubleshooting of ALE-47 CMDS including NAVY Technical Directives (TD) reviews and cataloging engineering drawings.
• Support FMS teams by reviewing and tracking Foreign Disclosure Office (FDO) documentation for Strike and Assault MDS projects.
• Collaborate with Configuration Management and Logistics teams to collect data write and coordinate technical documentation for Engineering Change Proposals (ECP) and TD generation.
• Review technical and engineering data including publications and design documentation ensuring accuracy and compliance with standards.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelors degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering from an ABET-accredited college or university and up to 2 years of relevant professional experience which must include at least one internship co-op or equivalent hands-on engineering experience. This is an early careers position.
• Must be a US Citizen.
• Active/Current Secret Clearance Required.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Background with Microsoft Office suites Word Excel PowerPoint and Project.
• Experience or training with computer language software (e.g. 8051 assembly language ADA C C and/or Python).
• Knowledge of of MIL-STD-1553 RS-422 RS-485 interfaces. Familiar with hardware system component BIT (Built In Test) parameters.
• Familiar with Real-time Applications serial bus communication wiring/schematic diagrams.
• Professional knowledge of electronics engineering concepts principles methods techniques and standard engineering practices to perform engineering assignments complex CMDS engineering software projects.
• Knowledge of mathematical and statistical techniques to perform and interpret calculations analyses and computations for unfamiliar factors or relationships primarily in matters of a factual nature or involving well-understood mechanisms.
• Knowledge of computer aided design and drafting (CADD) programs to interpret or perform design and drafting assignments as well as utilize computer applications in support of planning analysis and project reporting.
• Ability to analyze problems identify significant factors gather pertinent data apply electronics engineering practices and procedures to a variety of conventional situations and recognize viable solutions.
• Ability to articulate information clearly through various venues such as discussions meetings fact sheets reports design documentation briefings and presentations.

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 hours/week

Basic Compensation: $72000-$80000. The salary range posted is based on the national average. The offered rate will be based on the selected candidates location knowledge skills abilities and/or experience contract affordability and in consideration of internal parity.

Additional Compensation: KBR may offer bonuses commissions or other forms of compensation to certain job titles or levels per internal policy or contractual designation. Additional compensation may be in the form of sign on bonus relocation benefits short term incentives long term incentives or discretionary payments for exceptional performance.

Benefits: KBR offers a selection of competitive lifestyle benefits which could include a 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. #LI-ML2

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