Communication Systems Engineer

## Title Communication Systems Engineer ## Belong. Connect. Grow. with KBR! 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.

We are seeking a Communication Systems Engineerto support the MIT LL team. ## Why Join Us? - Innovative Projects: Enable critically important communications over vast distances by being the team member to innovate and overcome technical challenges as we spearhead new solutions through advanced prototyping. - Collaborative Environment: Come join a team of enthusiastic engineers engaged in creating the next generation of cutting-edge laser communication systems technology. - Impactful Work: Your contributions will be pivotal in designing and optimizing defense systems that ensure national security and shape the future of space defense and/or defense. ## Key Responsibilities - Development of baseband communication link and channel models for SATCOM systems - Development of communication system performance analysis models for SATCOM systems - Processing and analysis of test data captured in hardware tests ## Work Environment - Location: Predominantly on-site - Travel Requirements: Willing and able to travel (up to 10%, typically CONUS) - Working Hours: Standard ## Required Qualifications - Active DoD Secret clearance - Proficiency in Matlab - Bachelors Degree - 6 years applicable experience - Understanding of digital modulation techniques and forward error correction coding implementation - Experience with signal processing algorithm implementation to support link establishment and closure - Experience with creating SATCOM system performance models - Good oral and communication skills - Outgoing and energetic with the ability to work within a team environment ## Desired Qualifications - 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 - Willing and able to travel (up to 25%, typically CONUS) - MS in EE, CS, or Physics ## Basic Compensation For MA only, the salary range is approximately $121,100 - $181,600​ USD annually.

The offered rate will be based on the selected candidate’s knowledge, skills, abilities and/or experience and in consideration of internal parity. ## Ready to Make a Difference? If you’re excited about making a significant impact in the field of space defense and working on projects that matter, we encourage you to apply and join our team at KBR. Let's shape the future together.

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