RF Analyst – Senior

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KBRs National Security Solutions team provides high-end engineering and advanced technology solutions to our customers in the intelligence and national security this position your work will have a profound impact on the countrys most critical role protecting our national security.

Why Join Us

• Innovative Projects: KBRs work is at the forefront of engineering logistics operations science program management mission IT and cybersecurity solutions.

• Collaborative Environment: Be part of a dynamic team that thrives on collaboration and innovation fostering a supportive and intellectually stimulating workplace.

• Impactful Work: Your contributions will be pivotal in designing and optimizing defense systems that ensure national security and shape the future of space defense.

This is a contingent position based upon contract award

KBR is seeking an Senior Engineering RF Analyst to provide expert-level technical leadership in assessing analyzing and mitigating RF directed-energy threats to mission-critical systems. This role develops and applies electromagnetic effects models conducts advanced risk assessments and advises on protective measures to ensure system resilience against RF-DE impacts (e.g. HPM/HIRF). The senior analyst leads complex test campaigns guides engineering teams and delivers high-level technical recommendations and decision-support products to stakeholders. Strong analytical skills and the ability to manage complex technical challenges under time-sensitive conditions are essential. This position offers the opportunity to shape RF vulnerability strategy and influence national security programs. This role is performed full-time on site at a government facility and is contingent upon contract award.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Lead technical assessments of RF-DE vulnerabilities for mission-critical systems and platforms; prioritize work across multiple efforts.

• Develop and refine RF threat models and vulnerability analysis methodologies (e.g. coupling pathways susceptibility thresholds system-level impacts).

• Provide expert guidance on protective measures and mitigation strategies (shielding/grounding filtering architectural changes operational constraints).

• Oversee planning and execution of complex RF exposure test campaigns; ensure measurement integrity configuration control and safety compliance.

• Collaborate with engineering operations and program management teams to integrate RF protection requirements into system design and sustainment.

• Prepare and deliver technical reports risk assessments and executive-level briefings articulate trade-offs confidence and residual risk.

• Support verification of mitigations through follow-on testing and/or analysis; document lessons learned and update best practices.

• Mentor junior engineers and analysts in RF vulnerability analysis techniques; perform quality assurance reviews of products.

• Ensure compliance with organizational standards and applicable regulatory frameworks related to spectrum RF safety and mission assurance.

Required Qualifications:

• Education & Experience:

• Masters degree and 11 years of relevant experience with demonstrated expertise OR
  o Bachelors degree and 12 years of relevant experience with demonstrated expertise OR
  o No degree and 14 years of relevant experience with demonstrated expertise.

• Extensive experience in RF vulnerability analysis electromagnetic effects RF systems engineering or directed energy threat assessment.

• Proven ability to develop and apply vulnerability models and risk mitigation strategies for complex systems

• In-depth knowledge of EMI/EMC RF coupling mechanisms measurement approaches and system-level integration considerations.

• Active Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) clearance with adjudicated polygraph.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior experience supporting national security or aerospace programs involving RF threat environments EW or RF-DE effects assessments.

• Advanced knowledge of hardening approaches protective design and verification methods for electromagnetic effects resilience.

• Familiarity with relevant test and compliance standards and guidance (e.g. MIL-STD-461 MIL-STD-464 HIRF guidance and RF safety practices as applicable).

Basic Compensation:

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.

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.

Ready to Make a Difference

If youre excited about making a significant impact in the field of space defense and working on projects that matter we encourage you to apply and join our team at KBR. Lets shape the future together.

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.