Computer Engineer

Title:

KBR is seeking a Computer Engineer to support advanced communications and cyber research this role you will design develop integrate and evaluate complex systems used to analyze modern communications technologies. You will work across hardware software networking RF and embedded technologies to develop new capabilities architect technical solutions and build sophisticated laboratory environments.

The ideal candidate is a hands-on engineer with a strong technical foundation and a passion for solving challenging problems. This position requires the ability to rapidly learn unfamiliar technologies assess emerging capabilities and apply engineering principles to develop innovative solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop laboratory architectures supporting communications research testing and evaluation.
• Research and evaluate communications technologies hardware platforms networking technologies and emerging capabilities.
• Integrate software-defined radios communications hardware embedded systems sensors networking equipment and computing platforms into cohesive technical solutions.
• Develop system architectures interface definitions integration approaches and technical implementation plans.
• Evaluate communications protocols waveform implementations system interoperability and end-to-end system performance.
• Support laboratory development activities including hardware selection capability planning system design and technical trade studies.
• Perform technical analysis of communications systems and supporting technologies.
• Support system testing experimentation validation and technical assessments.
• Document technical findings and communicate results to engineering teams and government stakeholders.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Computer Engineering or Electrical Engineering.
• 4-8 years of relevant engineering experience.
• Experience designing integrating and evaluating complex technical systems.
• Experience with networking technologies network protocols and distributed systems.
• Experience working with hardware/software interfaces and system integration activities.
• Experience conducting technical research and evaluating emerging technologies.
• Experience using programming or scripting languages such as Python C C or similar languages.
• Ability to read technical documentation and rapidly learn unfamiliar technologies.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Masters degree in Computer Engineering or Electrical Engineering.
• Experience with software-defined radio platforms such as Ettus USRP BladeRF HackRF LimeSDR or similar technologies.
• Experience designing and integrating laboratory prototype research or test environments.
• Experience with RF communications systems wireless technologies tactical communications systems satellite communications systems or networking technologies.
• Experience with communications protocols waveform technologies or communications architectures.
• Experience with digital signal processing concepts and communications theory.
• Experience with embedded systems FPGA-based systems or custom hardware platforms.
• Experience using RF test equipment such as spectrum analyzers oscilloscopes signal generators vector signal analyzers or similar equipment.
• Experience performing system-level analysis integration and technical evaluation of communications technologies.

Basic Compensation:

$100000 - $130000 (For Ohio Only)

The offered rate will be based on the selected candidates knowledge skills abilities and/or experience 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.

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 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.