RF Analyst – Senior

KBR’s National Security Solutions team provides high-end engineering and advanced technology solutions to our customers in the intelligence and national security communities. In this position, your work will have a profound impact on the country’s most critical role – protecting our national security.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

•  Education & Experience: 

•  Master’s degree and 11 years of relevant experience with demonstrated expertise OR 
  o    Bachelor’s 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.

• • 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).

If you’re 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. Let's shape the future together.

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