Title:

Senior Test Engineer

Senior Test Engineer

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KBR’s National Security Solutions team provides high-end engineering and advanced technology solutions to our customers in the intelligence and national security communities. In this position, your work will have a profound impact on the country’s most critical role – protecting our national security.

Why Join Us?

Innovative Projects: KBR’s 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.

In this position, you will provide System Engineering Technical Assistance (SETA) to the Space Rapid Capabilities Office (RCO). The Space RCO program office, located at Kirtland AFB, NM, is a small, streamlined organization with dedicated, organic acquisition support functions: contracting, financial management, human resources, security, program management and technical engineering support that are critical in enabling the rapid response required for classified space programs. The mission is to develop and deliver operationally dominant space capabilities at the speed of warfighting relevance in response to Commander, U.S. Space Command requirements. A successful candidate should be a leader and problem solver with a proven ability to deliver superior results as part of a high performing team in a high-profile, fast-paced environment.

You will work in a small, highly empowered team where every team member is directly responsible for the success of the program. Engineering responsibilities span technology domains including space rated hardware, software, sensors, and processors in an extremely fast-paced, responsive development environment. This SETA candidate will provide in-depth test background on satellite vehicle bus, subsystems, and/or ground systems to improve program office insight into state-of-the art commercial and legacy mission systems, and C2 requirements and capabilities. You must apply advanced principles, theories, and concepts for highly classified systems, while also effectively communicating complex results with management and executive leadership

Role and Responsibilities*

Serves as program advisory lead for extremely time critical technical projects, test projects, or tasks requiring appropriate level technical and project management expertise.Coordinates and facilitates with internal and external stakeholders to identify and verify program needs and develop solutions and timelines to meet project goals.Assists acquisition planning, market research, and drafting technical requirements and documents.Helps the government assess the technical sufficiency, cost, quality, and timely delivery of program deliverables.Confers with engineers to provide technical advice and to assist with problem resolution as needed.Supports management and execution of programs consisting of multiple projects--ensures overall program is properly coordinated and efficiently accomplished with the best available resources.Drafts, reviews, and edits final program reports, documents, and briefings.Supports acquisition planning and development of documents required for systems acquisition.Coordinates with external agencies to include operational units, higher headquarters, Combatant Command (COCOM) staffs, other acquisition activities, and research and development functions. This will include producing, tracking, coordinating all agreements and documentation necessary for SpRCO systems to transition seamlessly into a framework for organizing, training, and equipping the United States Space Force.Supports and advises acquisition and program management functions, advises government management on design challenges, delivery, and integration, and supports system program reviews.Works on high-visibility or mission critical aspects of a given program and performs all functional duties independently.Translate complex ideas and data into simple, actionable recommendations or easily differentiated courses of action.Communicate clearly, concisely, and with technical accuracy—oral and written.

 Work Environment:

Location: 100% On-Site at Kirtland AFB, Albuquerque NMTravel Requirements: 25% or Less TravelWorking Hours: Standard 40 hours per week

Qualifications:

Required skills:

Minimum fifteen (15) years DoD/IC, or relevant industry work experienceProven experience and/or qualifications in testing satellite systemsUnderstanding of operational environment and corresponding mission user needsKnowledge of space system engineering, development, and manufacturingExperience with Developmental Test or Operational Test at Service or Command levelExperience in DoD program management including program development and transitionExperience with Integrated Master Schedules, and risk managementExperience with Statements of Work (SOW) and Performance Work Statements (PWS)

Desired skills:

Graduate from formal test and evaluation long course (USAF TPS, USN TPS, EMPIRE, EPNER)System Engineering Technical Assistance (SETA) to Government program officeExperience with rapid prototypingExperience with integrated air, space, and cyberspace capabilitiesExperience developing, deploying, and maintaining ground mission planning architecture and softwareExperience with DoD ACAT I/II level acquisition programsExperience with Developmental Test and Operational Test at Service and Command levelExperience in planning and executing test campaigns for space systemsFluency with IC organizations

Education:

An applicable engineering degree from a program accredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) or possess a Professional Engineering license.Relevant MA/MS/ME degree.

Clearance:

Active TOP SECRET clearance with sensitive compartmentalized information (SCI) and special access program (SAP) eligibility.No less than two (2) years total SAP and/or SCI environment experience and 1-year total within last 5 years.Candidate must maintain a TS/SCI clearance as a condition of employment and willingness to submit to a polygraph.

 Ready to Make a Difference?

If you’re excited about making a significant impact in the field of space defense and working on projects that matter, we encourage you to apply and join our team at KBR. Let's shape the future together.

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.

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.