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UAS Trainer

KBR Careers
Chantilly, VA Full Time
POSTED ON 6/27/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/25/2026
Title:

UAS Trainer

Program Summary

KBR’s Missile, Aviation, and Ground Systems (MAGS) division delivers mission engineering solutions for critical U.S. Army programs, specializing in aviation and ground systems, integrated air and missile defense, and threat and target systems. As a trusted partner of the U.S. Department of War, MAGS provides innovative, technology-driven solutions to enhance national security. With a global presence and a strong ethical framework, KBR ensures secure, effective, and mission-ready capabilities worldwide.

Job Summary

Looking for a role where your expertise truly matters, and your impact is vast? Join KBR as a UAS Trainer and assist in developing, delivering, and sustaining training solutions for the Army’s next-generation small and medium Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS). Your expertise will drive system-specific and mission-focused training for operators, maintainers, instructors, and support personnel, ensuring effective fielding, operational readiness, and safe, sustainable employment of UAS platforms. Your work will have a direct impact on the integration of training with system fielding schedules, configuration baselines, and Army training standards. We’re looking for a collaborative, results-driven professional who thrives in a dynamic environment where excellence is the standard. If you’re ready to tackle complex challenges and help shape the success of a critical defense program, apply today and build the future with KBR.


Title:

Sr RF Systems Engineer

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.

We are seeking a Senior Communications Systems Engineer to provide systems engineering and technical advisory (SETA) services to our government customer. This position supports space and ground communication networks for multiple satellite systems, that are currently in development and in orbit. It provides subject matter expertise to an evolving communications infrastructure and requires close collaboration with developers and a cross-domain team. Responsibilities include supporting interface development, providing technical support to the communications architecture, and assisting with ongoing operations and anomaly resolution.

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.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Evaluate enterprise-level architecture designs and program integration solutions and provide recommendations.
  • Attend Enterprise, System, Subsystem and Segment level design reviews and program management reviews; assess design maturity, requirements compliance and provide informed technical recommendations.
  • Perform independent reviews of contractor communication designs to verify satisfaction of mission needs (Requirements, CONOPs, constraints, etc).
  • Prepare and Review test plans and procedures and verification and validation plans for completeness and accuracy. Ensure compliance and provide feedback.
  • Monitor enterprise and system test and review verification/validation data.
  • Monitor contractor level risks and track mitigation progress.
  • Proactively identify and assess emerging technical and programmatic risks to the Program Office and recommend mitigation approaches.
  • Develop productive relationships with Contractor counterparts, functional counterparts, and other subject matter experts.
  • Provide SETA support in the design, development, and testing of RF (Ka, Ku, S, etc) and laser communication systems.
  • Demonstrates expertise and/or familiarity of:
    • Space-to-space, space-to-ground, and ground-to-ground communication networks
    • Mesh architecture
    • Internet Protocols
    • International Telecommunications Union (ITU) frequency allocation rules
    • Cryptography implementation and Information Assurance accreditation
Work Environment:

  • Location: On-site
  • Travel Requirements: Minimal
  • Working Hours: Standard

Required Qualifications:

  • Active TS/SCI with current Polygraph
  • Bachelor's degree in Physics, Electrical Engineering, Mathematics or related discipline with 15 years related experience; Master’s degree in Physics, Electrical Engineering, Mathematics or related discipline 12 years related experience; PhD and 9 years’ experience.
  • Excellent interpersonal, leadership, programmatic, and problem-solving skills.
  • Strong briefing and writing skills.
  • Demonstrated ability to be effective in a fast-paced, dynamic and energetic environment.
  • Familiarity with defense and intelligence acquisition, budget planning and contracting.
  • RF and laser communication expertise and/or familiarity

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.

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