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KBR's Missile, Aviation, and Ground Systems (MAGS) division delivers mission engineering solutions for critical U.S. Army programs, specializing in aviation and ground systems, integrated air and missile defense, and threat and target systems. As a trusted partner of the U.S. Department of War, MAGS provides innovative, technology-driven solutions to enhance national security. With a global presence and a strong ethical framework, KBR ensures secure, effective, and mission-ready capabilities worldwide.

Job Summary

As a Senior Radar Lab and Analysis Manager, you will play a critical role in leading KBR's technical and programmatic support for Army sensors across the Program Acquisition Executive-Fires (PAE-F) Enterprise and in support of the STARE Project Management Office. In this position, you will guide research and development teams in modeling, testing, and validating advanced radar frequency and digital radar systems. You will drive the development of digital signal processing algorithms and oversee lab trials and hardware/software verification and validation. You will direct and coordinate the planning, organization, control, integration, and completion of sensor-related activities within the product office and across the PAE-F Enterprise, ensuring alignment with cost, schedule, and performance requirements. Additionally, you will support product office leadership by integrating engineering efforts across the Project Office and PAE-F functional domains and collaborate across the Air and Missile Defense (AMD) enterprise to facilitate seamless sensor integration into the broader AMD architecture. This role is well-suited for an individual who is highly organized, deeply experienced in radar technologies, and comfortable operating in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. Ideal candidates will possess strong interpersonal and leadership capabilities along with expert-level knowledge of radar systems as they apply to air and missile defense. You will be recognized as a thought leader within the Integrated Air and Missile Defense business unit and will be expected to proactively identify and resolve the most complex challenges affecting business direction and technical execution.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Perform technical engineering and problem solving for Integrated Air and Missile Defense (IAMD) System of System problems with a focus on radar.
• Assist in critical algorithm development: designing models for radar systems (search, track, Electronic Protection) using tools like MATLAB, Simulink, and Mathcad.
• Architect and perform lab management & hardware testing: oversee lab testing, debugging of RF/antenna equipment, and validation of hardware and software specifications.
• Perform data analysis: directing the analysis of large radar datasets and trials data to refine performance parameters.
• Supervise and lead a group of engineers and analysts, mentor junior engineers, guide project delivery within budget, and present technical papers to stakeholders.
• Collaborate with other engineering groups to improve or upgrade product performance.
• Develop requirements and test objectives of Integrated Air and Missile Defense (IAMD) systems with a focus on radar systems.
• Develop metrics, analyze data, and assess the performance of IAMD radar systems.
• Perform analysis applying appropriate scientific and engineering processes and modeling techniques to the life cycle development of systems.
• Support planning and execution of system performance analysis, independent performance assessments, post-test analysis and simulation Verification, Validation and Accreditation (VV&A) activities.
• May participate in the development of technical proposals for new and/or existing business opportunities.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics, or related field.
• 15+ years of experience in radar system engineering, RF engineering, or related discipline.
• 10+ years of experience in Army/DoD major weapon systems
• Ability to obtain and/or maintain a DoD secret clearance.
• Proficiency in radar theory, electromagnetic wave propagation, and RF/microwave hardware.
• Familiarity with radar metrics (range equation, free space equation, SNR, RCS, track accuracy, false tracks)

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics, or related field.
• 20+ years of experience in radar system engineering, RF engineering, or related discipline.
• 15+ years of experience in Army/DoD major weapon systems and technology maturation
• Demonstrated leadership and management skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Current TS/SCI clearance

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