JR Signal Processing Engineer

KBR, Inc.•Columbia, MD

1d•$92,100 - $112,600•Onsite

About The Position

This role is with KBR’s Mission Technology Solutions (MTS). At KBR MTS, we don't just envision a world that's safer, more secure, and sustainable - we create it. Our legacy of delivering advanced full life cycle professional and technical solutions is matched only by our commitment to operational readiness and innovation. As stewards of critical missions for the Department of Defense, Intelligence Community, NASA, and other key federal entities, we excel in engineering, logistics, operations, science, program management, mission IT, and cybersecurity. United in our quest for excellence, KBR stands at the vanguard, ready to transform possibilities into impactful realities for a better tomorrow. You are an Jr. Signal Processing Engineer who will collaborate with multiple stakeholders in the design, development, and research of interfaces, ensuring that all subsystems are properly integrated into a fully viable, completed system. You will provide ongoing functional analysis to validate mission requirements and constraints while assessing and monitoring system performance and providing feedback to a subsystem team of teams. You will act as an advisor to the customer, providing them with the results they need to inform mission critical decisions.

Requirements

Active TS/SCI clearance and the ability to successfully obtain a CI Polygraph
Bachelors of Science degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline
0–3 years of relevant experience (internships/co-ops applicable)
Experience with MATLAB signal processing capabilities
Ability to work in fast paced environment with excellent oral and written communication skills
Self-starter who can partner with multiple teammates
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills

Nice To Haves

Exposure to the system design trade process, assessing system design options, analyzing mission requirements, monitoring vehicle development and test, conops development, and tracking requirement verification

Responsibilities

Develop and apply software tools in MATLAB to calculate pertinent product metrics like SNR, optical blur response, sensor motion, collection quantity, circular error, and atmosphere impacts
Organize results in database products, software packages and PowerPoint slides and present findings to stakeholders
Learn and develop a thorough understanding of MATLAB code/scripts used to model electro-optical system components including but not limited to focal planes, optics and atmospherics
Set up and execution of MATLAB based models, reviewing and error checking model results
Be accessible to senior engineers, customers and stakeholders to answer questions and report on progress
Use standard engineering processes to carry out assignments associated with research, design, development or analysis of specific parts, components, interfaces, or minor phases of a project
Plan, direct and coordinate engineering functions involved in the design and development, installation, testing and integration of systems and subsystems
Direct or conduct research studies necessary for the improvement or reconfiguration of systems or subsystems
Serve as the customer interface and organizational consultant on significant issues requiring technical guidance, redirection or resolution
Assist in compiling and preparing comprehensive technical reports and proposals; may participate as a team member of multiple teams; may act as primary intra-organizational liaison
Perform all other duties as assigned