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Job Title: Junior PNT Systems Engineer
Company Name: KBR
Location: Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD United States
Position Type: Full Time
Post Date: 05/22/2026
Expire Date: 06/21/2026
Job Categories: Engineering, Government and Policy, Information Technology
Job Description
Junior PNT Systems Engineer

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Junior PNT Systems Engineer

Why Join Us?

  • Innovative Projects: KBRs 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.

KBR is seeking a Junior PNT (Positioning, Navigation, and Timing) Systems Engineer to support the integration, test, and evaluation of PNT systems operating in various environments. This role supports laboratory-based and operationally relevant systems across research and applied DoW programs. This position is suited for early career engineers developing foundational systems engineering skills and PNT domain knowledge. The engineer will work under the guidance of senior systems and software engineers to support hardware integration, testing, and analysis of PNT capabilities in laboratory and field environments.

Responsibilities:

  • Support integration of PNT hardware, software, and test infrastructure
  • Assist with development of system requirements, interfaces, and test plans
  • Support laboratory setup, configuration, and execution of PNT experiments and evaluations
  • Design, develop, and test software applications and systems, ensuring high quality and performance.
  • Assist with hardware- and software-in-the-loop test activities
  • Collect, analyze, and document test data to support system assessment and algorithm evaluation
  • Support coordination between software, hardware, and test teams
  • Document system configurations, test procedures, and results to support technical reviews and deliverables

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related technical discipline
  • 02 years of engineering experience
  • Foundational understanding of systems engineering principles and system integration concepts
  • Familiarity with basic software development practices
  • Familiarity with PNT concepts such as GNSS, inertial navigation, and/or timing systems
  • Ability to work in laboratory and/or test environments supporting integrated systems
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. DoD security clearance

Desired Qualifications:

  • Academic and/or project experience supporting system integration, testing, and/or evaluation
  • Experience with PNT and GNSS systems
  • Exposure to PNT laboratory environments and/or test campaigns
  • Familiarity with basic modeling, simulation, and/or data analysis tools
  • Experience supporting DoW-related research and/or prototyping efforts
  • Active U.S. DoD security clearance

Basic Compensation:$88,000 - $107,000 (For Maryland Only)
The offered rate will be based on the selected candidates knowledge, skills, abilities and/or experience and in consideration of internal parity.

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 teams 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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