Lead Electrical Engineer
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Lead Electrical EngineerProgram Summary
KBR strives to create a safer, more secure and sustainable world by bringing together the best and brightest to deliver technologies and solutions that help our customers accomplish their most critical missions and objectives. Our Las Cruces, NM office is an engineering and manufacturing facility that provides solutions for our customers with safety and quality at the forefront of our operations.
Why Join KBR?
· We strive to create a safer, more secure and sustainable world
· Cutting edge projects, relevant to real world challenges
· Work in a collaborative and dynamic team environment
· Competitive pay and great company culture
Job Summary
KBR is seeking a Lead Electrical Engineer to join our team and reside at our Las Cruces, NM office. The selected candidate will support projects around ground-based mobile satellite communication systems, antenna manufacturing, and radio frequency engineering.
The Lead Electrical Engineer will manage and serve as a functional team lead that applies principles and techniques of electrical engineering to support the organization. Will also research, develop, plan, design, and integrate electrical products and systems. The team Lead Electrical Engineer will ensure completion of engineering projects, participate in solving engineering problems in all phases of design, development, integration/implementation, testing and analysis.
Roles and Responsibilities
· Research, design, modify, develop and evaluate systems, products, components, and applications by applying fundamental electrical engineering principles
· Apply electrical engineering principles in areas of RF, power, AC/DC circuit, communications, and software
· Validate vendor equipment performance and capabilities by developing testing methods, performing tests, and documenting test results
· Conduct and evaluate final system performance through execution of test procedures and data analysis
· Troubleshoot and resolve systems for satellite/radio frequency communications and power distribution
· Will lead projects to completion by developing schedules to ensure technical performance is met and within cost
· May perform site surveys and field installations
· Communicate and collaborate with other engineering disciplines, manufacturing personnel, management, vendors, customers, and subcontractors
· Prepare engineering documentation, i.e., drawings, project specifications, procedures, test data and results
· Delegates and leads a team of electrical engineers
· Abide by company policies, procedures, and AS9100 quality policy
· Must hold a valid driver’s license and have the ability to obtain a US Top Secret security clearance
Basic Qualifications
· Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering from an ABET accredited college or university
· Ability to obtain a Top-Secret Clearance
· Must be a U.S. citizen
· Minimum 4 years of related experience
Preferred Qualifications
· Knowledge of the physics for RF communications
· Experience working with mobile satellite communications systems
· Experience drafting in AutoCad Electrical
· Ability to read electrical drawings, schematics, or wiring diagrams
· Ability to work independently and in a cross functional team
· Experience working in a manufacturing environment
· Master’s Degree in Electrical Engineering from an ABET accredited college or university
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.
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