Payload Antenna / Electronics Engineer

Title:Payload Antenna / Electronics Engineer

TS/SCI with CI Poly

Summary: Member will be an integral participant in spacecraft payload Antenna and Electronics requirements development, design analysis, test, and verification. Key areas of focus include antenna design trades, performance predictions and/or evaluations, system impact evaluations, hardware assembly & test, and antenna subsystem integration. Experienced in assessing the feasibility of new antennas & feed electronics designs, antenna & feed electronics manufacturing, and knowledgeable of launch & flight operations of space vehicles. Reviews and coordinates on changes to specifications, ICDs, and system level requirements documentation for spacecraft. Tracks development issues and attends unit, subsystem, system level design reviews. Supports launch and spacecraft on-orbit test as required. Identifies and assesses emerging risks and develop & evaluate proposed burn-down plans. Reviews developer’s readiness to proceed into spacecraft test at various levels of assembly.

Job Duties include:

Provides expert advice and coordination concerning antenna and associated electronics development

Assess feasibility of new antennas and antenna functionality elements

Review antenna manufacturing specifications for accuracy and ensure documentation is complete and accurate

Develop antenna models for performance evaluations and predictions

Reviews and coordinates changes to specifications, ICDs, and system level requirements documentation for spacecraft

Tracks development issues and attends unit, subsystem, system level design reviews

Identifies and assesses emerging risks and develops & evaluates proposed burn-down plans

Reviews developer’s readiness to proceed into spacecraft test at various levels of assembly

Excellent interpersonal, leadership, team building and problem-solving skills with demonstrated ability to be effective in a government/contractor team

Experience in DoD IC acquisition and program management processes

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Position Qualifications

9+ years of experience

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering required

Experience with payload digital hardware development and test

Strong attention to detail

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Ability to work collaboratively with personnel from multiple functions and at all levels of the customer organization to deliver results; strong networking, interpersonal, customer service skills, team building and problem-solving skills with an ability to be effective in a government/contractor team environment

Excellent Organizational skills, ability to plan, track and maintain due dates for multiple taskers and products central to customer acquisition processes

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.

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