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Radar SME

Brief overview

Chantilly, VirginiaIn-person
MastersOr in progress
20+ yrsMinimum
89 H-1B approvalsDept. of Labor
19 green cardsCertified filings
Clearance requiredU.S. government
Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) processingMoving Target Indication (MTI) processingAlgorithm developmentRemote sensingGeospatial analysisTechnical proposal evaluationTest plan and procedure developmentDesign review participationCONOPs developmentSystem performance tracking

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At KBR, we deliver science, technology and engineering solutions that are helping governments and companies around the world take on the great challenges of our time.

Visa sponsorship history

4 years sponsoring, last filed FY2026

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89H-1B approved
98%approval rate
17new H-1B hires
19PERM certified
$135,304median wage / yr
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20231
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Job description

Title:

Radar SME

KBR is looking for a Radar SME to join our team in Chantilly, Virginia. In this role, you will push the boundaries of Synthetic Aperture Radar and Moving Target Indication processing techniques.

Responsibilities:

  • Primarily, candidate conducts research SAR and MTI processing and algorithm development
  • Candidate provides technical analyses and support in developing and applying advanced methods, theories and research techniques on R&D through operational support projects.
  • Provide demonstrated skill in conceiving, planning and conducting research and analysis in difficult technological problem areas of considerable scope and complexity requiring unconventional or novel approaches and sophisticated research techniques. 
  • Candidates will have demonstrated an ability to make decisions independently on research and development (R&D) engineering problems and methods, in resolving important questions, and planning and coordinating work. 
  • Support algorithm and analytical development using a variety of scientific programming languages (for example C, C++, Python, FORTRAN and MATLAB) to process synthetic aperture radar data (SAR) and Moving Target Indicator (MTI). Work independently and as a member of a project team to provide remote sensing and geospatial expertise in response to technical requests for information from DoD and Intelligence Community analysts.
  • Support ad hoc studies & analyses in an R&D environment.​

Required Qualifications

  • Active TS/SCI with CI Poly
  • Advanced STEM degree required
  • 20+ years’ experience with space system research, development, modeling and simulation
  • Satellite development experience with low or high earth systems
  • Domain expertise in GEOINT space systems and Major space system performance
  • Familiarity with the system design trade process, assessment of system design options, analysis of mission requirements, monitoring of development and test activities, development of CONOPs, and tracking of system performance
  • Demonstrated experience in interacting with development contractors, actively participating in design reviews, evaluating technical proposals, documents and designs, reviewing and/or developing test plans and procedures, and writing correspondence or white papers
  • Ability to work in fast paced environment with excellent oral and written communication skills

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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