Junior PNT Systems Engineer
About The Position
KBR is seeking a Junior PNT (Positioning, Navigation, and Timing) Systems Engineer to support the integration, test, and evaluation of PNT systems operating in various environments. This role supports laboratory-based and operationally relevant systems across research and applied DoW programs. This position is suited for early career engineers developing foundational systems engineering skills and PNT domain knowledge. The engineer will work under the guidance of senior systems and software engineers to support hardware integration, testing, and analysis of PNT capabilities in laboratory and field environments.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related technical discipline
- 0–2 years of engineering experience
- Foundational understanding of systems engineering principles and system integration concepts
- Familiarity with basic software development practices
- Familiarity with PNT concepts such as GNSS, inertial navigation, and/or timing systems
- Ability to work in laboratory and/or test environments supporting integrated systems
- Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. DoD security clearance
Nice To Haves
- Academic and/or project experience supporting system integration, testing, and/or evaluation
- Experience with PNT and GNSS systems
- Exposure to PNT laboratory environments and/or test campaigns
- Familiarity with basic modeling, simulation, and/or data analysis tools
- Experience supporting DoW-related research and/or prototyping efforts
- Active U.S. DoD security clearance
Responsibilities
- Support integration of PNT hardware, software, and test infrastructure
- Assist with development of system requirements, interfaces, and test plans
- Support laboratory setup, configuration, and execution of PNT experiments and evaluations
- Design, develop, and test software applications and systems, ensuring high quality and performance.
- Assist with hardware- and software-in-the-loop test activities
- Collect, analyze, and document test data to support system assessment and algorithm evaluation
- Support coordination between software, hardware, and test teams
- Document system configurations, test procedures, and results to support technical reviews and deliverables
Benefits
- Zero Harm culture
- People First company philosophy
- Team of teams philosophy
- Opportunities to grow and reach full potential
- Innovative, high-quality, technology-led solutions
- Sustainable value for all stakeholders
- Honesty, trust, courage, fairness, prudence and tenacity
- Commitment to operating safely, sustainably and equitably
- Use of capabilities and expertise to help customers accomplish sustainability goals
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
