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RF Engineer

KBR logoKBR$248,100–$372,200/yrDulles, Virginia, United StatesFull timePosted 1mo ago
  • TS/SCI clearance

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This posting states $248k–$372k a year. Open RF engineer jobs in Virginia post a median of $185k a year, the middle half $159k–$205k, across 13 jobs that state their pay, so this one is above the middle half of what they post.

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About the job

## Title RF 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. ## 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. ## Key Responsibilities - Design, analyze, and evaluate RF subsystems, components, and architectures to meet mission and program requirements. - Perform RF modeling, simulation, link budget analysis, and performance assessments to support design decisions. - Develop and review technical requirements, interface documentation, and engineering artifacts. - Support system integration, verification, validation, and test activities in laboratory and operational environments. - Conduct technical trade studies and recommend solutions to improve system performance, reliability, and maintainability. - Analyze test data, identify performance issues, and develop corrective actions and technical recommendations. - Collaborate with government, contractor, and cross-functional engineering teams throughout the system lifecycle. ## Work Environment - Location: On-site - Travel Requirements: Minimal - Working Hours: Standard ## Required - Active TS/SCI with a Polygraph - Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, RF Engineering, Physics, or a related technical discipline. - 15+ years of experience supporting RF systems engineering, development, testing, or analysis. - Experience working with RF communications, radar, electronic warfare, SIGINT, or related technologies. - Proficiency with RF analysis tools such as MATLAB, ADS, CST, HFSS, or equivalent engineering tools. - Knowledge of RF propagation, antenna theory, signal analysis, and performance characterization. - Experience supporting system integration and formal test activities. - Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present technical information to diverse audiences. ## Desired - Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field. - Experience supporting Department of Defense, Intelligence Community, or national security programs. - Familiarity with digital signal processing, wireless communications, or satellite communications systems. - Experience conducting requirements analysis and systems engineering activities. - Knowledge of Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) methodologies and tools. - Experience supporting acquisition, sustainment, or integration of large-scale RF systems. ## Basic Compensation $248,100 to $372,200 annually ## This range is for the Virginia area only The offered rate will be based on the selected candidate’s knowledge, skills, abilities and/or experience 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 sign on bonus, relocation benefits, short term incentives, long term incentives, or discretionary payments for exceptional performance. ## 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. ## 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 team’s 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.

From KBR's job posting, checked 7 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.

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