SATCOM Test Engineer

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Program Summary

KBR strives to create a safer, more secure and sustainable world by bringing together the best and brightest to deliver technologies and solutions that help our customers accomplish their most critical missions and objectives. Our Colorado Springs, CO Cygnet Heights office is an integration, development and sustainment facility that provides solutions for our customers with safety and quality at the forefront of our operations.

Why Join KBR?

· Mentorship from senior engineers

· Cutting edge projects, relevant to real world challenges

· Work in a collaborative and dynamic team environment

· Competitive pay and great company culture

Job Summary

We are seeking a motivated and collaborative SATCOM Test Engineer to join our Systems Engineering, Integration & Test (SEIT) section within KBR's Electronic Warfare Systems (EWS) business in Colorado Springs, CO. The successful candidate will support senior test engineers across the full test and evaluation lifecycle — execution, data collection, analysis, and reporting — for fielded Army tactical SATCOM systems. This is a hands-on, bench-focused role in an RF integration environment, ideal for an early-career engineer looking to build deep RF and SATCOM test experience under the mentorship of senior staff. Adjacent program exposure across Space Domain Awareness (SDA), Missile Defense, and C2 networks is available within the broader KBR Defense & Technology Solutions portfolio.

Roles and Responsibilities

· Execute test plans, procedures, and test cases against documented system, subsystem, and item-level requirements

· Perform RF characterization and component-level testing of SATCOM and electronic warfare hardware

· Conduct structured data collection during test execution and contribute to post-test data analysis

· Support test report generation and maintenance of verification records contributing to the Requirements Verification Traceability Matrix (RVTM)

· Troubleshoot hardware discrepancies and out-of-spec conditions at the component and subsystem level, escalating complex issues to senior staff as appropriate

· Set up, configure, and operate laboratory RF test equipment in support of multiple concurrent test campaigns

· Support hardware bring-up, integration, and system-level testing under direction of senior test engineering staff

· Develop and refine test procedures based on lessons learned during test execution

· Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams (Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Software, Quality, Program Management) to support test execution and integration activities

· Document test results, hardware status, and procedural updates in support of program reporting

Basic Qualifications

· Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering, related engineering discipline (ABET-accredited), or STEM equivalent; equivalent combination of related training and experience accepted

· Minimum 2 years of related experience in RF test, hardware test, integration & test, or SATCOM/communications test environments

· Working knowledge of RF fundamentals and basic SATCOM concepts

· Hands-on experience operating standard laboratory RF test equipment (spectrum analyzers, signal generators, oscilloscopes, or equivalent)

· Ability to read schematics, interpret block diagrams, and follow structured test procedures

· Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively in a team-based lab environment

· Successful completion of a government background check prior to commencement of employment

· Active TS/SCI security clearance with eligibility for Special Access Programs (SAP)

· U.S. Citizenship required

Preferred Qualifications

· Experience executing test procedures on SATCOM or RF communications systems

· Familiarity with SATCOM frequency bands (L, S, C, X, Ku, Ka)

· Hands-on experience with vector network analyzers (VNAs), power meters and sensors, multimeters, or near-field/EMF probes

· Exposure to SATCOM and RF hardware components, including:

o High Power Amplifiers (HPAs) and Low Noise Amplifiers (LNAs)

o Tactical SATCOM antenna systems

o Waveguide components, bandpass filters, RF cables and adapters

o Satellite modems and loop test translators

o Software Defined Radios (SDR) and timing distribution systems

o Variable DC power supplies

· Familiarity with network and infrastructure test equipment (network cable testers, fiber optic testers) and lab infrastructure (Cisco switches/routers, rack-mounted servers)

· Familiarity with antenna testing, RF performance measurements, or EMI/EMC testing concepts

· Exposure to anechoic chamber test environments

· Background in aerospace, defense, or telecommunications test environments

· Experience supporting test events, design reviews, or operational acceptance activities

· Familiarity with structured troubleshooting and root-cause analysis methods

Salary Range: $86,310 - $129,465

The salary range posted is based on Colorado Springs, CO. The offered rate will be based on the selected candidate’s location, knowledge, skills, abilities, and/or experience, contract affordability, and in consideration of internal parity

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.

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