Junior RF Analyst

About the role

KBR's National Security Solutions team is seeking a Junior Engineering RF Analyst to support RF directed-energy vulnerability analysis and test planning for mission-critical systems. The role works under supervision and guidance, helping develop test artifacts, prepare analysis inputs and support RF-DE effects assessments such as HPM/HIRF exposure in controlled environments. It is a full-time, on-site position at a government facility in Springfield, contingent upon contract award.

Key responsibilities

• Develop RF-DE test plans, data collection sheets and execution checklists under senior direction.
• Assist with test execution (setup, coordination, RF measurements, data capture) in simulated and controlled environments.
• Analyze test results and model outputs, identify anomalies and escalate findings for review.
• Document test conditions, RF configurations and results to support traceability and repeatability.
• Draft technical reports, risk summaries and briefings using established templates, incorporating reviewer comments.
• Coordinate with engineering, operations and security stakeholders on scheduling, approvals and readiness.
• Ensure compliance with safety, RF exposure limits, security and configuration management requirements.
• Update job aids, templates and lessons learned to support process improvement.

Required profile

• One of: Master's degree and 1 year of relevant experience, or Bachelor's degree and 2 years, or no degree and 4 years of relevant experience.
• Active Top Secret/SCI clearance with adjudicated polygraph.
• Experience supporting technical assessments, test events or analysis in engineering, mission assurance or vulnerability-focused settings.
• Familiarity with electromagnetic effects, RF propagation/antennas, EMI/EMC or RF-DE assessment methods (coursework or experience).

Preferred qualifications

• Experience with EMI/EMC standards and test methods, HIRF test concepts or RF hazard analysis.
• Use of modeling, simulation or data analysis tools such as MATLAB, Python or Excel-based analytics.

What we offer

• Base pay of $127,200 to $155,500 for the Springfield, VA area, depending on knowledge, skills and experience.
• Possible bonuses, sign-on bonus, relocation benefits and other incentives.