Junior Sustainment Test and Evaluation Engineer

KBR•Colorado Springs, CO

21h•Onsite

About The Position

KBR's National Security Solutions team is seeking a motivated, entry-level Junior Sustainment Test Engineer to join their team in Colorado Springs, CO. This role is part of the MSEIT effort, which provides Systems Engineering & Integration (SE&I) for the United States Space Force’s (USSF) Space Systems Command (SSC). The team acquires satellite communications (SATCOM) and Nuclear Command, Control and Communications (NC3) systems, ensuring global secure, survivable, and protected communications for the nation's warfighters. The position is located at Peterson Space Force Base (PSFB) and involves supporting the Joint and Allied operational warfighting community that utilizes MILSATCOM and NC3 space systems, terminals, and software applications worldwide. The role emphasizes a highly collaborative work environment using modern tools and methodologies to integrate complex space and ground communications systems.

Requirements

Ability to attain and maintain a SECRET clearance.
Bachelor’s degree in engineering, mathematics, physics, computer science, or similar technical discipline.
Must be a motivated, self-starter capable of autonomous on-the-job learning/improvement.
Proficient in Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
Excellent written, verbal communications and presentation skills.

Nice To Haves

International Council on Systems Engineering (INCOSE) Certification (e.g., ASEP, CSEP, ESEP).
Knowledge of DoD mission system sustainment.
Possess a SECRET clearance.

Responsibilities

Design, plan, coordinate, and execute testing for various systems including FAB-T, MPSS, AFCPT, TDSPP, MMS, GBS, GMT, and other MILSATCOM devices.
Provide terminal operations support for the aforementioned systems.
Offer technician-level support for integration, communication circuit troubleshooting, and system-level anomaly resolution.
Identify and isolate software or hardware defects to assess system modifications for shortfalls or interoperability issues.
Provide technical assessments to the client regarding system modifications.
Author, peer-review, and deliver technical documentation such as test plans, detailed test procedures, system configuration diagrams, engineering studies, technical white papers, and test reports.