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RF Analyst – Senior page is loaded## RF Analyst – Seniorlocations: Springfield, Virginiatime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: R2123022**Title:**RF Analyst – Senior* **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.* 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.**This is a contingent position based upon contract award**KBR is seeking an Senior Engineering RF Analyst to provide expert-level technical leadership in assessing, analyzing, and mitigating RF directed-energy threats to mission-critical systems. This role develops and applies electromagnetic effects models, conducts advanced risk assessments, and advises on protective measures to ensure system resilience against RF-DE impacts (e.g., HPM/HIRF). The senior analyst leads complex test campaigns, guides engineering teams, and delivers high-level technical recommendations and decision-support products to stakeholders. Strong analytical skills and the ability to manage complex technical challenges under time-sensitive conditions are essential. This position offers the opportunity to shape RF vulnerability strategy and influence national security programs. This role is performed full-time on site at a government facility and is contingent upon contract award.**Primary Responsibilities:*** Lead technical assessments of RF-DE vulnerabilities for mission-critical systems and platforms; prioritize work across multiple efforts.* Develop and refine RF threat models and vulnerability analysis methodologies (e.g., coupling pathways, susceptibility thresholds, system-level impacts).* Provide expert guidance on protective measures and mitigation strategies (shielding/grounding, filtering, architectural changes, operational constraints).* Oversee planning and execution of complex RF exposure test campaigns; ensure measurement integrity, configuration control, and safety compliance.* Collaborate with engineering, operations, and program management teams to integrate RF protection requirements into system design and sustainment.* Prepare and deliver technical reports, risk assessments, and executive-level briefings, articulate trade-offs, confidence, and residual risk.* Support verification of mitigations through follow-on testing and/or analysis; document lessons learned and update best practices.* Mentor junior engineers and analysts in RF vulnerability analysis techniques; perform quality assurance reviews of products.* Ensure compliance with organizational standards and applicable regulatory frameworks related to spectrum, RF safety, and mission assurance.**Required Qualifications:*** Education & Experience:* Master’s degree and 11 years of relevant experience with demonstrated expertise OR o Bachelor’s degree and 12 years of relevant experience with demonstrated expertise OR o No degree and 14 years of relevant experience with demonstrated expertise.* Extensive experience in RF vulnerability analysis, electromagnetic effects, RF systems engineering, or directed energy threat assessment.* Proven ability to develop and apply vulnerability models and risk mitigation strategies for complex systems* In-depth knowledge of EMI/EMC, RF coupling mechanisms, measurement approaches, and system-level integration considerations.* **Active Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) clearance with adjudicated polygraph.****Preferred Qualifications:*** Prior experience supporting national security or aerospace programs involving RF threat environments, EW, or RF-DE effects assessments.* Advanced knowledge of hardening approaches, protective design, and verification methods for electromagnetic effects resilience.* Familiarity with relevant test and compliance standards and guidance (e.g., MIL-STD-461, MIL-STD-464, HIRF guidance, and RF safety practices as applicable).**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.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.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.* **We Value Our People –** We create diverse, inclusive environments in which each person can feel safe, respected and valued, and where everyone has opportunities to grow and reach their full potential.* **We Deliver –** We are uncompromising in our commitment to deliver innovative, high-quality, technology-led solutions for our customers and exceptional, sustainable value for all our stakeholders.* **We Are People of Integrity –** We value honesty, trust, courage, fairness, prudence and tenacity. We believe doing what’s right for the planet, the communities where we work, and our people is good for business.* **We Empower –** We empower our people with a shared purpose, the right tools and the supportive culture they need to be proactive decision-makers, to be adaptive to change, and to succeed.* **We Are a Team of Teams –** We have a will to succeed, but we value the achievements of our team of teams over individual accomplishments. Our collective focus makes us a better, stronger, more effective company. #J-18808-Ljbffr