R&D Data Scientist/Engineer

Title:

R&D Data Scientist/Engineer

This position is a part time remote opportunity.

BELONG. CONNECT. GROW. with KBR.

Around here, we define the future. We are a company of innovators, thinkers, creators, explorers, volunteers, and dreamers.  But we all share one goal:  to improve the world responsibly and safely.

KBR is rapidly developing capabilities across a range of engineering R&D areas. We are looking for candidates who have interest in the emerging field of edge computing and its applications that span UAVs to health-care applications. This position is for an R&D data scientist/engineer working on collecting, analyzing and documenting 5G communication data for edge computing for SLAM and other applications suitable for solution in an edge network. Assist in developing data collection process. Analyze collected data and recommend modifications to the collection process. Write technical documentation regarding SLEDGE edge computing.

Required skills and traits:

• Candidates should have solid understanding of edge computing and previous experience in optimization and statistical analysis.
• Filtering/Signal processing/Training and Validation data set preprocessing
• Model Development including noise modeling
• Experience performing statistical parameter estimation including familiarity with Maximum Likelihood Estimation (MLE) and Maximum A-Posterior Estimation (MAP)
• Experience computing statistical validation metrics on large data sets including chi-square, coefficient of determinism (R^2), and parameter confidence intervals
• Experience in developing technical documentation
• Track record of successful technical publications
• 15+ years of experience

Other desired skills:

• Familiarity with models for wireless communication systems
• Excellent verbal and written communication

Education: Candidate must have a PhD under the discipline of Data Science/Engineering

Basic Compensation:

$97.12 per hour – $145.67 per hour

This range is for the California area only.

The offered rate will be based on the selected candidate’s knowledge, skills, abilities and/or experience and in consideration of internal parity.

Additional Compensation:

KBR may offer bonuses, commissions, or other forms of compensation to certain job titles or levels, per internal policy or contractual designation. Additional compensation may be in the form of sign on bonus, relocation benefits, short term incentives, long term incentives, or discretionary payments for exceptional performance.

KBR BENEFITS

KBR offers a wide range of benefits for their employees; we offer medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, disability benefits, retirement 401k, travel benefits, PTO, holidays, flexible work schedules, parental leave, military leave, education assistance, and the list goes on and on! We also support career advancement through professional training and development.

INCLUSION AND DIVERSITY AT KBR

At KBR, we are passionate about our people, sustainability, 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 more inclusive and diverse company. That commitment is central to our team of team’s philosophy and fosters an environment of real collaboration across cultures and locations. Our individual differences and perspectives bring enhanced value to our teams and help us develop solutions for the most challenging problems. We understand that by embracing those differences and working together, we are more innovative, more resilient, and safer.

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.