Radar Research Engineer

About the role

KBR is looking for a Radar Research Engineer to join its team in Chantilly, Virginia. The role focuses on pushing the boundaries of Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) and Moving Target Indication (MTI) processing techniques.

Key responsibilities

• Conduct research on SAR and MTI processing and develop algorithms.
• Provide technical analysis and support in developing and applying advanced methods, theories and research techniques on R&D through operational support projects.
• Conceive, plan and carry out research and analysis on complex technological problems, making independent decisions on R&D engineering problems and coordinating work.
• Support algorithm and analytical development using scientific programming languages to process SAR and MTI data.
• Work independently and within project teams to provide remote sensing and geospatial expertise to DoD and Intelligence Community analysts.
• Support ad hoc studies and analyses in an R&D environment.

Required profile

• Degree pursuing a Bachelor's, Master's or PhD in Physical Sciences, Computer Science, Engineering or Mathematics; Master's or PhD highly preferred.
• 15+ years of experience.
• Demonstrated experience in radar or signal processing.
• TS/SCI security clearance required; PolyBelong, Connect and Grow at KBR preferred.

Required skills

• Very comfortable with MATLAB, C and Python.
• Advanced techniques and theories in radar or signal processing.