Flight Test Engineer/NFO

KBR • Point Mugu, CA

108d • $131,000 - $196,500

About The Position

Join the 30,000-strong, global KBR Team in delivering technology solutions that help our customers accomplish their most critical missions and objectives. KBR is a Great Places to Work certified company offering fulfilling careers, an exceptional employee experience, and compelling, competitive rewards. Our culture is driven by collaboration, transparency, mutual respect, and shared purpose. This position supports tasking at Naval Air Station (NAS) Point Mugu near Oxnard, CA. The successful candidate will provide qualified Flight Test Engineering and Navy Flight Officer (NFO) support during airborne system testing and reporting for the Navy's Advanced Sensor Technologies Program Office (AST PO). The work is primarily conducted in and around the Point Mugu area, but up to 35% travel is required.

Requirements

• BS/BA & 8 years of experience, OR AA/AS & 12 years of experience, OR High School Diploma & 16 years of experience.
• At least 8 years of experience in the operational employment of airborne search, detection, and tracking systems, as utilized on maritime surveillance aircraft.
• Experience working in aviation testing.
• Personnel and program management experience.
• A minimum of 1500 hours in the P-3/P-8 family of aircraft.
• Past or current designations as a P-3 or P-8 Tactical Coordinator (TACCO) and Mission Commander.
• The ability to maintain physical standards for flight status.
• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Must have TS Clearance.
• Must have completed a Single Scope Background Investigation (SSBI) within the past six (6) years or currently enrolled in the Continuous Evaluation (CE) Program.

Nice To Haves

• Operational experience with DoD active duty customers.
• Experience with AST systems such as Littoral Surveillance Radar System (LSRS) or Advanced Airborne Sensor (AAS).
• DT and/or OT systems test experience of P-3/P-8 family systems.
• Recent experience with RDT&E and/or acquisition for advanced military electronics/computer systems.
• Advanced Sensor Technologies Program Office experience.
• A Test Pilot School Graduate will be preferred.

Responsibilities

• Systems operator for P-8A training flights, support services flights (logistics, transport, VIP, demonstration), maintenance, acceptance testing, and flight testing (operational test, developmental test, Integration and test, and science and technology).
• Participating in all aircrew training, ground training, and flight training.
• Preparing and executing detailed test plans.
• Preparing test reports.
• Supporting technical meetings.
• Supporting acquisition reviews and milestone decisions.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• 401K plan with company match
• Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, AD&D
• Flexible spending account
• Disability
• Paid time off
• Flexible work schedule
• Professional training and development

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees