KBR is seeking an Optical Test Engineer to join their National Security Solutions team in Lexington, MA. The role requires an active Secret clearance and focuses on optical communications and defense systems, offering a collaborative work environment and opportunities for impactful contributions
Job Summary
KBR’s National Security Solutions team provides high-end engineering and advanced technology solutions to customers in the intelligence and national security communities.
Your contributions will be pivotal in designing and optimizing defense systems that ensure national security and shape the future of space defense.
KBR offers competitive lifestyle benefits including 401K with company match, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and supports career advancement through professional training and development.
Matching Summary
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KBR is seeking an Optical Test Engineer to join their National Security Solutions team in Lexington, MA. The role requires an active Secret clearance and focuses on optical communications and defense systems, offering a collaborative work environment and opportunities for impactful contributions.
Salary
Base: $101,000 - $139,000 USD annually; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: 401K match, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, paid time off
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Fiber optics and lab equipment expertise
MATLAB proficiency for data analysis
Ability to follow test procedures and debugging
Experience with optical communication testing
Collaboration with software teams
Test equipment configuration and operation
Nice-to-have
Knowledge of optical communications systems
Experience with Solidworks
Signals and Systems knowledge
Arbitrary Waveform Generator operation
Strong oral and written communication skills
Experience with Pointing, Acquisition, and Tracking (PAT)
Key Requirements
Active/Current DoD Secret clearance
2+ years applicable testbed experience
Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics, or related field
Experience with optics or optical communication testing