Signal Processing Analyst

KBR, Inc. • Lexington, MA

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

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. KBR is seeking a Signal Processing Analyst to operate as part of a multidisciplinary MIT LL team and be responsible for initial creation and development of signal processing algorithms to support implementation of an advanced communication system prototype. You will work with software and firmware developers to understand system constraints, evaluate algorithm performance, and provide implementation guidance. Part of tasking will entail supporting technical exchange meetings, test planning, and providing technical reports to management and our MIT LL customer. This position requires an active DoD Secret clearance.
Why Join Us?
Innovative Projects: KBR’s work is at the forefront of engineering, logistics, operations, science, program management, mission IT and cybersecurity solutions.
Collaborative Environment: Be part of a dynamic team that thrives on collaboration and innovation, fostering a supportive and intellectually stimulating workplace.
Impactful Work: Your contributions will be pivotal in designing and optimizing defense systems that ensure national security and shape the future of space defense.

Requirements

• Active DoD secret clearance
• Proficiency in Matlab
• Understanding of digital modulation techniques and forward error correction coding implementation
• Experience with signal processing algorithm implementation to support link establishment and closure
• Good oral and communication skills
• Outgoing and energetic with the ability to work within a team environment
• Masters Degree
• 10 years applicable experience

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with Python
• Familiarity with modeling hardware impairments
• Possess strong oral and written communications skills, and must be able to present findings/results to internal and external organizations
• MS in EE or CS

Responsibilities

• Development of communication link and channel models in Matlab
• Iterative design of signal processing algorithms to maximize performance under system constraints
• Processing and analysis of test data captured in hardware tests
• Troubleshooting of issues during integration and testing

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

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