Radar Research Engineer

KBR•Chantilly, VA

9d•Onsite

About The Position

KBR is seeking a Radar Research Engineer to join its National Security Solutions team in Chantilly, Virginia. The role focuses on advancing Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) and Moving Target Indication (MTI) processing techniques through research, algorithm development, technical analysis, and support for projects ranging from R&D to operational work. The engineer applies advanced radar or signal-processing methods and provides remote-sensing and geospatial expertise in response to technical requests from Department of Defense and Intelligence Community analysts. Work is on-site, with minimal travel (0–20%) and standard working hours. Candidates must hold an active TS/SCI security clearance.

Requirements

At least 5 years of experience.
Bachelor’s, master’s, or PhD in physical sciences, computer science, engineering, or mathematics.
Active TS/SCI security clearance.
Experience with MATLAB, C, and Python.
Demonstrated experience applying advanced techniques, theories, precepts, and practices in a radar or signal-processing discipline.

Nice To Haves

Polygraph clearance.
Master’s or PhD.

Responsibilities

Conduct research in SAR and MTI processing and algorithm development.
Provide technical analyses and support for developing and applying advanced methods, theories, and research techniques across R&D and operational-support projects.
Conceive, plan, and conduct research and analysis on difficult, complex technological problems, using novel approaches and sophisticated research techniques.
Make independent decisions on R&D engineering problems and methods, resolve important questions, and plan and coordinate work.
Support algorithm and analytical development using scientific programming languages such as C, C++, Python, FORTRAN, and MATLAB to process SAR and MTI data.
Work independently and as part of a project team, providing remote-sensing and geospatial expertise in response to technical requests from DoD and Intelligence Community analysts.
Support ad hoc studies and analysis in an R&D environment.