Job Description

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Belong. Connect. Grow. with KBR!

KBR’s National Security Solutions team provides high-end engineering and advanced technology solutions to our customers in the intelligence and national security communities. In this position, your work will have a profound impact on the country’s most critical role – protecting our national security.

Why Join Us?

• Innovative Projects: KBR’s work is at the forefront of engineering, logistics, operations, science, program management, mission IT and cybersecurity solutions.

• Collaborative Environment: Be part of a dynamic team that thrives on collaboration and innovation, fostering a supportive and intellectually stimulating workplace.

• Impactful Work: Your contributions will be pivotal in designing and optimizing defense systems that ensure national security and shape the future of space defense.

Job Summary

KBR is seeking a highly motivated research engineer to work on multi-chip package (MCP) and radio frequency (RF) circuit board design. Knowledge of software packages such as Altium, AWR, ADS, or other comparable packages is required. Knowledge of heterogeneous integration (HI) fabrication processes including cleanroom-based processes (i.e. photolithography and plasma processing) as well as advanced packaging processes (i.e. circuit board patterning and lamination) is a plus. Candidate will work closely with the HI and advanced packaging teams to design layouts as needed for critical projects. This position is part of an interdisciplinary team including materials scientists, physicists, electrical engineers, and optical engineers at the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL), Wright-Patterson AFB, OH.

Key Responsibilities:

• MCP and RF circuit board design: Designing circuit boards using software packages such as Altium, AWR, ADS.
• HI fabrication: Fabricate devices using cleanroom processes (i.e. photolithography and plasma processing) as well as advanced packaging processes (i.e. circuit board patterning and lamination).
• Collaboration: Work closely with the HI and advanced packaging teams to design layouts as needed for critical projects.

Work Environment:

• Location: On-site at AFRL Sensors Directorate, Wright-Patterson AFB, OH
• Travel Requirements: Minimal 0-20%
• Working Hours: Standard

Required Qualifications:

• Education Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or related field is required with 2 years of experience in electrical engineering field. Masters or PhD is highly desired
• Design Software Package experience: Knowledge of software packages Altium, AWR, ADS, or other comparable packages.
• Must meet AFRL requirements to access Wright-Patterson Air Force Base.
• Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance

Desired:

• HI Fabrication Process experience: Experience in cleanroom-based processes (i.e. photolithography and plasma processing) as well as advanced packaging processes (i.e. circuit board patterning and lamination) is desired.

Ready to Make a Difference?

If you’re excited about making a significant impact in the field of space defense and working on projects that matter, we encourage you to apply and join our team at KBR. Let's shape the future together.

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 KBR

At 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.