Radar Research Engineer

KBR • Chantilly, VA

9d • $162,000 - $243,000

About The Position

KBR is seeking a Radar Research Engineer to join its team in Chantilly, Virginia. The role focuses on advancing Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) and Moving Target Indication (MTI) processing techniques. The engineer conducts research, develops algorithms, and provides technical analyses and support across research and development through operational-support projects. The position involves processing SAR and MTI data using scientific programming languages and providing remote sensing and geospatial expertise to DoD and Intelligence Community analysts. Work may be performed independently and as part of a project team, including support for ad hoc studies and analyses in an R&D environment.

Candidates who join KBR's Mission Technology Solutions business before its planned spin-off are expected to transition to Trinzic when the separation is complete and will not need to reapply.

Requirements

• Pursuing a Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD in Physical Sciences, Computer Science, Engineering, or Mathematics.
• At least 15 years of experience.
• Very comfortable using MATLAB, C, and Python.
• Demonstrated experience applying advanced techniques, theories, precepts, and practices in a radar or signal-processing discipline.
• Active TS/SCI security clearance.

Nice To Haves

• Master's or PhD degree.
• Polygraph.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research on SAR and MTI processing and develop algorithms.
• Provide technical analyses and support for developing and applying advanced methods, theories, and research techniques on R&D through operational-support projects.
• Conceive, plan, and conduct research and analysis in difficult, complex technological problem areas, using unconventional or 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 algorithmic 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 to provide remote sensing and geospatial expertise in response to technical requests for information from DoD and Intelligence Community analysts.
• Support ad hoc studies and analyses in an R&D environment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior