Junior Computer Engineer

Title:

KBR is seeking a Junior Computer Engineer to support advanced communications and cyber research this role you will contribute to the design development integration and evaluation of systems used to analyze modern communications technologies. You will work with experienced engineers across hardware software networking RF and embedded technologies while building hands-on experience with laboratory systems and prototype capabilities.

The ideal candidate has a solid engineering foundation strong curiosity and an interest in hands-on technical problem solving. This position requires the ability to learn unfamiliar technologies follow technical direction contribute to engineering tasks and communicate findings clearly to the team.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the design and development of laboratory architectures for communications research testing and evaluation.
• Research communications technologies hardware platforms networking technologies and related technical capabilities.
• Assist with integrating software-defined radios communications hardware embedded systems networking equipment and computing platforms into technical solutions.
• Contribute to system architecture development interface definition integration planning and technical implementation activities.
• Support evaluation of 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 under engineering guidance.
• Perform technical analysis of communications systems and supporting technologies.
• Assist with 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.
• 0-3 years of relevant engineering experience.
• Experience with networking concepts network protocols or distributed systems.
• Familiarity with hardware/software interfaces or system integration activities.
• Ability to conduct technical research and evaluate unfamiliar technologies.
• Experience using at least one programming or scripting language such as Python C C or a similar language.
• 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.
• Exposure to software-defined radio platforms such as Ettus USRP BladeRF HackRF LimeSDR or similar technologies.
• Exposure to laboratory prototype research or test environments.
• Exposure to RF communications systems wireless technologies tactical communications systems satellite communications systems or networking technologies.
• Familiarity with communications protocols waveform technologies or communications architectures.
• Familiarity with digital signal processing concepts or communications theory.
• Exposure to embedded systems FPGA-based systems or custom hardware platforms.
• Exposure to RF test equipment such as spectrum analyzers oscilloscopes signal generators vector signal analyzers or similar equipment.

Basic Compensation:

$85000 - $110000 (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.