Title: Research and Development Experimentation Lead Belong, Connect, Grow, with KBR! Program Summary: The successful candidate for this position possesses a background in open-air aviation test and evaluation (T&E), range instrumentation systems planning and function, and hands-on experience planning and executing aviation tests. Candidates should have experience test planning and managing a combined simulation, lab, ground, and flight test program. This role will be part of a team supporting the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) in the planning, coordination, execution, and reporting of autonomous airborne capabilities. Job Summary: The role will also identify and reconcile potential conflicts in availability, capacity, capability, readiness, and configuration. The role will proactively engage both sponsors and capability providers to solicit inputs and develop plans while adhering to established restrictions, policy, and priorities to best achieve the customers schedule, technical, and data product requirements. Responsibilities include: ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES + Provide T&E functional leadership and expertise to KBR's team of T&E professionals + Review, develop, and advise on KBR's T&E processes, policies, and governance + Communicate relevant aspects of KBR's T&E team capabilities, activities, and accomplishments to government customers + Engage with USAF and DoD leadership on T&E topics BASIC QUALIFICATIONS: + Must be a U.S. Citizen + Master's degree from an accredited college in a technical discipline with 10 years of experience in T&E planning / test management / test conduct of open-air range operations or flight test engineer, or equivalent experience/combined education. In Lieu of Master's degree an additional 12 years of experience is required of this role. + DoD Clearance Requirement: Ability to gain a Secret and Top Secret/SCI DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS: + Active Top Secret/SCI clearance + Air Force Test Pilot School (or equivalent) graduate + Experience in uncrewed and/or autonomous aircraft and capabilities + Candidate must be a high performer, effective collaborator, and organized. + Experience with open-air range operations and T&E planning and execution activities required. + Adept problem solver and possess critical thinking skills. + Must be team player + Must be self-motivated and goal oriented + Must possess excellent verbal & written communication skills + Proficient in Microsoft Office products 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. 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. INCLUSION AND DIVERSITY AT KBR A t 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.