Spectrum Engineer

KBR Inc

Lexington Park, MD

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$132,000–$198,000 Per Year
SKILLS
Analysis Skills, Communication Systems, Documentation, Documentation Standards, Electronic Engineering, Electronic Warfare, Establish Priorities, Government, Government Requirements, Information/Data Security (InfoSec), Integration Testing, Leadership, Maintain Compliance, Privacy Controls, Radio Frequency, Risk Analysis, Secret Clearance, Simulation, Spectrum Analyzers, System Integration (SI), System Lifecycle, System Test, Systems Administration/Management, Systems Engineering, Technical Delivery, Technical Support, Testing, United States Citizen, United States Department of Defense (DoD)
LOCATION
Lexington Park, MD
POSTED
30+ days ago

Title:

Spectrum Engineer

KBRs Mission Engineering Division delivers complex technical solutions and expert support to the U.S. Department of War, specializing in modeling and simulation, cyber transformation, air vehicle mission integration, and lifecycle support. As a trusted partner with a proven history in mission technology, KBR collaborates closely with clients to develop innovative and effective solutions. With a strong ethical framework, KBR prioritizes data security, privacy, and responsible information management to ensure mission success.

The Spectrum Engineer provides electronic spectrum management and authorization support for Counter Uncrewed Systems (CuXS). This role serves as the subject matter expert for spectrum analysis, certification, and compliance activities, ensuring electronic emitters operate without interference and in accordance with Navy and DoD spectrum requirements. The Spectrum Engineer supports system integration, testing, fielding, and sustainment activities across CONUS and OCONUS locations.

Roles and Responsibilities

  • Provide spectrum engineering support for CuXS systems, subsystems, and electronic emitters.
  • Support Frequency Spectrum Certification and authorization activities in coordination with Government stakeholders.
  • Prepare, review, and submit RF spectrum documentation, including standardized RF/130i forms.
  • Conduct spectrum analysis to identify interference risks, operational constraints, and mitigation strategies.
  • Support site surveys, system integration efforts, and test events requiring spectrum or RF analysis.
  • Develop spectrum-related technical reports, analyses, and briefings for program leadership and Government sponsors.
  • Coordinate with engineering, test, and operational teams to ensure spectrum compliance throughout the system lifecycle.
  • Support work conducted in classified and controlled environments in accordance with Government security requirements.

Basic Qualifications

  • Clearance & Citizenship: U.S. Citizenship required. Active Secret clearance required; Top Secret eligibility required.
  • Education & Experience: Bachelors in Engineering or an Engineering/STEM Discipline & 3+ years of experience, OR Associates degree & 7+ years of experience

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience supporting Navy or DoD Frequency Spectrum Certification processes.
  • Familiarity with RF/130i documentation and spectrum coordination activities.
  • Experience supporting fielded systems, site surveys, or test events involving RF emitters.
  • Background in RF systems, electronic warfare, radar, or communications systems.

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 hours/week.

Compensation: $132,000-$198,000. The salary range posted is based on the national average. The offered rate will be based on the selected candidates location, knowledge, skills, abilities, and/or experience, contract affordability, and in consideration of internal parity.

Additional Compensation: KBR may offer bonuses, commissions, or other forms of compensation to certain job titles or levels per internal policy or contractual designation. Additional compensation may be in the form of a sign-on bonus, relocation benefits, short-term incentives, long-term incentives, or discretionary payments for exceptional performance.

KBR 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.

Belong, Connect and Grow at KBR

At KBR, we are passionate about our people and our Zero Harm culture. These inform all that we do and are at the heart of our commitment to, and ongoing journey toward being a People First company. That commitment is central to our team of teams philosophy and fosters an environment where everyone can Belong, Connect and Grow. We Deliver Together.

KBR is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

About the Company

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KBR Inc

When you become part of the When you become part of the KBR team, your opportunities are endless. As a leading global technology, engineering, procurement and construction company serving the hydrocarbons and government services industries. For decades it has been the company that customers turn to for their most challenging assignments.

With operations in 40 countries, KBR has more than 25,000 people delivering services to customers in over 70 countries. Together they represent an unmatched reservoir of talent and experience in a wide range of markets.

Whatever the assignment, no matter how complex or demanding, KBR can marshal resources across every product line to respond quickly and effectively to changing markets and customer needs.

Whether it's providing the technology and consulting know-how to develop our customers' valuable assets; designing and constructing the infrastructure and facilities to develop energy resources in some of the world's more remote and challenging locations; providing support and services for men and women of their countries' armed forces; or navigating the intricacies of undertaking major projects in geopolitically or culturally sensitive environments, our clients depend on KBR because they know that We Deliver.

Join us and you'll be part of a dynamic, elite team of professionals who understand what it takes to get a job done and has the experience, knowledge and determination to succeed.”

COMPANY SIZE
10,000 employees or more
INDUSTRY
Construction - Industrial Facilities and Infrastructure
FOUNDED
1998
WEBSITE
https://www.kbr.com/en