Staff Electrical Engineer

KBR • Las Cruces, NM • 4d ago

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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 Las Cruces, NM office is an engineering and manufacturing facility that provides solutions for our customers with safety and quality at the forefront of our operations.

Why Join KBR?

· Cutting edge projects, relevant to real world challenges

· Work in a collaborative and dynamic team environment

· Competitive pay and great company culture

Job Summary

KBR is seeking a Staff Electrical Engineer to support advanced engineering projects within our Las Cruces, NM facility. In this role, the engineer will lead complex efforts involving ground-based mobile satellite communication systems, antenna manufacturing, RF systems, and power distribution technologies. The Staff Electrical Engineer will provide technical leadership across multiple project phases, including design, development, integration, testing, and analysis. The position requires strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities, along with the ability to coordinate with cross-functional engineering teams, manufacturing personnel, vendors, customers, and subcontractors. This role plays a key part in guiding project execution to ensure technical rigor, quality compliance, and successful on-time delivery.

Roles and Responsibilities

· Lead projects in the design, development, integration, and evaluation of electrical systems, products, and components across RF, power, AC/DC circuit, communication, and control applications.

· Oversee engineering analyses, trade studies, and system modeling to validate design integrity, performance, and compliance to technical requirements.

· Develop and implement test plans, procedures, and methods to verify system functionality, documenting performance through comprehensive test reports and engineering records.

· Direct troubleshooting, root-cause analysis, and corrective actions for electrical, RF, and power distribution issues within satellite and radio-frequency communication systems.

· Provide technical leadership to project teams by defining engineering tasking, developing schedules, monitoring technical performance, and ensuring adherence to scope and cost objectives.

· Conduct site surveys, field installations, and system integration activities as required to support customer and program needs.

· Collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary engineering teams, manufacturing personnel, management, suppliers, and customers throughout all project phases.

· Generate and maintain engineering documentation including design drawings, specifications, procedures, bill of materials, and test data.

· Ensure compliance with company policies, safety standards, procedures, and AS9100 quality requirements.

· Other duties as assigned.

Basic Qualifications

· Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from an ABET-accredited institution.

· Minimum of 5 years of engineering experience in electrical design, RF engineering, or power systems.

· Minimum of 2 years of project leadership experience.

· Must be a U.S. citizen with valid documentation.

· Must have an active Top Secret security clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

· Master's Degree in a related Engineering field

· Experience with RF system design, analysis, or testing.

· Experience working with mobile satellite communication systems or related communication system architectures.

· Proficiency interpreting or creating electrical drawings, wiring diagrams, or schematics.

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.

Belong, Connect and Grow at KBRAt 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.

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