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RF and Microwave Specialist

Location Wright Patterson AFB, Ohio Category Engineering, Technology, & Science Job Type Full time Job Id R2093705 Posted Date 01/29/2025
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RF and Microwave Specialist

Belong, Connect, Grow, with KBR!

Program Summary

At KBR, We Deliver by transforming science into new possibilities for our customers. Be part of a multi-disciplinary team of engineers and researchers to discover and develop new and relevant military-critical electronics to maintain our nation’s air, space, and cyber superiority.  KBR supports the Air Force Lifecycle Management Center and Air Force Research Laboratory.

Job Summary

KBR is seeking a highly motivated RF and Microwave Specialist.  The candidate will support basic research and exploratory and advanced development programs in the areas of RF and microwave systems and components.  Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following: 1) assist in determining RF and microwave system requirements and formulating optimum system designs; 2) recommend changes in system implementation based on experience; 3) design and assemble/construct experimental microwave test systems; 4) program in higher-order languages; 5) tests or participates in the testing of components and subsystems; 6) document work efforts; 7) develop and assemble/construct instrumentation and test systems; 8) specify parts, components, and equipment to be acquired; 9) familiarity with test equipment, such as Vector Network Analyzers, Power Meters and Sensors, Spectrum Analyzers, Power Supplies, Signal Generators, and similar; 10) perform Load Pull, S-parameter and DC/IV measurements, which involves learning specific software for each application; 11) troubleshoot and test articles, instrumentation, control, and data acquisition systems and components; 12) develop modifications and procedural changes to alleviate malfunctions; 13) accomplish data gathering and analysis on defined tasks.  

Roles and Responsibilities

  • assist in determining RF and microwave system requirements and formulating optimum system designs
  • recommend changes in system implementation based on experience
  • design and assemble/construct experimental microwave test systems
  • program in higher-order languages
  • test or participate in the testing of components and subsystems
  • develop and assemble/construct instrumentation and test systems
  • specify parts, components, and equipment to be acquired
  • operate test equipment, such as Vector Network Analyzers, Power Meters and Sensors, Spectrum Analyzers, Power Supplies, and Signal Generators
  • perform Load Pull, S-parameter and DC/IV measurements to include learning software for each application
  • troubleshoot and test articles, instrumentation, control, and data acquisition systems and components
  • develop modifications and procedural changes to alleviate malfunctions
  • accomplish data gathering and analysis on defined tasks

Basic Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree Physical Science, Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, or other related fields or 8 years’ relevant experience in lieu of degree. 
  • Must be a US citizen and meet Air Force Research Laboratory requirements to access Wright-Patterson Air Force Base.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
  • Effective organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills

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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