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SATCOM Systems Engineer

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• BS in Electrical Engineering, Physics, Applied Mathematics,

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SATCOM Systems Engineer

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.

What We Offer

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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 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. 

Responsibilities

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• BS in Electrical Engineering, Physics, Applied Mathematics, or related field

• 5+ years of progressively responsible experience in communications system development

• Experience supporting modem, waveform, or RF subsystem design or integration

• Experience supporting integration and system-level testing

• Experience working in DoD or defense communications programs

• Knowledge of RF engineering principles including non-linear effects, phase noise, filtering, frequency planning, and interference analysis

• Understanding of digital communications theory including modulation, coding, synchronization, and detection

• Experience evaluating or implementing ModCod strategies and adaptive coding and modulation

• Experience with multiple access schemes

• Experience performing link budget analysis and system performance modeling

• Experience with modeling/simulation tools such as MATLAB or equivalent

• Ability to translate waveform and RF performance analysis into actionable system requirements

• Active DoD SECRET clearance.

Requirements

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• MS in Electrical Engineering (Communications, RF, or Signal Processing concentration preferred)

• Experience with MILSATCOM (WGS, AEHF, MUOS) or Commercial SATCOM systems

• Experience with protected waveforms and secure modem architectures

• Active DoD Top Secret clearance

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.

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 team’s 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.

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October 4, 2026
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October 4, 2026

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SATCOM Systems Engineer