Sr. Electronic Warfare / RF Systems Engineer

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Sr. Electronic Warfare / RF Systems Engineer At KBR, we deliver science, technology and engineering solutions to governments and companies around the world. KBR employs approximately 37,000 people worldwide with customers in more than 85 countries and operations in over 28 countries. KBR is proud to work with its customers across the globe to provide technology, value-added services, and long-term operations and maintenance services to ensure consistent delivery with predictable results.

Trinzic is the future independent company to be created through the planned spin-off of KBR's Mission Technology Solutions business, expected in January 2027. Our people work at the frontier of what is possible, delivering solutions in challenging environments and advancing some of the world's highest-priority national security and space missions.

Backed by decades of mission success, deep expertise, and trusted partnerships, Trinzic will launch as a global organization with more than 18,000 employees supporting customers around the world. Join us at a defining moment and help shape the future of a company built to tackle complex challenges and make a meaningful impact.

Candidates who join KBR's Mission Technology Solutions business before the spin-off will transition to Trinzic when the separation is complete and will not need to reapply for employment.

KBR is seeking an experienced Electronic Warfare (EW) Systems Engineer to support the Airborne Electronic Attack (AEA) Integrated Project Team (IPT) at the Naval Air Warfare Center Weapons Division (NAWCWD) in Point Mugu, California. This is a unique opportunity to join a high-impact team advancing the next generation of RF threat simulation and electronic warfare technologies. Roles and Responsibilities

• Support the integration of Electronic Warfare (EW) test systems and generating models and simulation of the latest RF (Radiofrequency) threats.
• Lead the integration of EW test systems and development of advanced RF threat models and simulations derived from the EWIRDB (Electronic Warfare Integrated Reprogramming Database).
• Plan and manage lab integration schedules, simulation development timelines, and system verification activities.
• Design, build, and test high-fidelity RF threat simulations - including emitters and radar modes - using tools such as Advanced Architecture Phase, Amplitude and Time Simulator (A2PATS) (SimUI and SMB) and Next Generation Electronic Warfare Environment Generator (NEWEG) infrastructure to replicate real-world scenarios.
• Provide subject matter expertise on RF simulation development, validate simulations against current intelligence reports, and deliver technical analysis reports with actionable recommendations.
• Support full hardware/software integration, acceptance testing, and performance validation through systematic regression testing and data analysis.
• Develop and deliver training for personnel in RF simulation techniques and use of intelligence databases such as EWIRDB.

Basic Qualifications Citizenship & Clearance: U.S. Citizenship and active Secret Security Clearance are required. Candidates without both will not be considered. Education: Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline. Experience: Minimum of 10 years of experience in Electronic Warfare (EW) and RF systems engineering.

Technical Expertise:

• Candidates must have in-depth knowledge of airborne EW system design, integration, and testing.
• Proficient in analyzing EW intelligence databases, including EWIRDB, and experienced in constructing emitter models using A2PATS (Advanced Architecture Phase, Amplitude and Time Simulator) while simulating antenna behavior and emitter modes.
• Familiarity with NEWEG (Next Generation Electronic Warfare Environment Generator) infrastructure and tools for radar threat replication is also required.

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 hours/week. Compensation: $143,000-$215,000. The salary range posted is based on the national average. The offered rate will be based on the selected candidate’s 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.

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