Jacob Kilbourn
About Jacob Kilbourn
Jacob Kilbourn is a Digital Signal Processing Engineer III at Kratos Defense and Security Solutions, with a background in system engineering and military service. He has experience in various roles within the U.S. Air Force and has a strong educational foundation in electrical engineering.
Work at Kratos Defense and Security Solutions
Jacob Kilbourn has been employed at Kratos Defense and Security Solutions as a Digital Signal Processing Engineer III since 2022. He works in Colorado Springs, Colorado. In this role, he applies his expertise in digital signal processing to contribute to various defense and security projects.
Previous Experience at Raytheon
Prior to his current position, Jacob worked at Raytheon as a System Engineer II from 2019 to 2022. During his three years in Aurora, Colorado, he was involved in system engineering tasks that supported defense technologies.
Background in the US Air Force Reserve
Jacob served in the US Air Force Reserve as a Cyber Defense Networks & System Ops Craftsman from 2016 to 2021. His five-year tenure at Schriever AFB, Colorado, provided him with experience in cyber defense and operational systems.
Education and Expertise
Jacob holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering from the University of Denver, which he completed from 2016 to 2019. He also earned an Associate of Applied Science in Electronic Systems Technology from the Community College of the Air Force. His educational background supports his technical skills in engineering and systems technology.
Experience in the United States Air Force
Jacob served in the United States Air Force as an RF Transmissions Journeyman from 2011 to 2016. His five years at Robins AFB, Georgia, involved working with radio frequency transmission systems, contributing to his technical proficiency in the field.