MH-60R Sensor Operator/Crew Chief

KBR•Patuxent River, MD

10d•$104,000 - $157,000•Onsite

About The Position

KBR is seeking an MH-60R Sensor Operator/Crew Chief to support Air Test and Evaluation Squadron TWO ONE (HX-21) at the Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division (NAWCAD), NAS Patuxent River, Maryland. The role supports developmental flight test operations as part of a multidisciplinary team of government, military, contractor, and industry personnel. The position contributes to planning, execution, and evaluation of complex flight test activities while ensuring adherence to safety, airworthiness, and mission requirements. As part of KBR’s aircrew services team, the employee supports a flight test organization delivering capabilities to government and commercial customers. The role includes ground and flight duties as an MH-60R Sensor Operator and Crew Chief, along with support for NAWCAD test and evaluation activities. KBR’s Mission Technology Solutions business is planned to spin off as the independent company Trinzic, expected in January 2027. Employees who join the business before the spin-off are expected to transition to Trinzic when the separation is complete and will not need to reapply.

Requirements

At least 500 hours of sensor operator/crew chief experience.
Current or recent (within the past three years) MH-60 qualification.
Graduate of U.S. Naval Aircrew Candidate School (NACCS), the USAF Basic Helicopter Flight Engineer (BHFE) program, or the USMC Marine Enlisted Aircrew Training (MEAT) Program.
Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance; U.S. citizenship is required.
Ability to pass physical and training qualification requirements for contract aircrew support, including U.S. Navy aviation physiology and water survival qualifications and an annual FAA Class II flight physical.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree or active enrollment in a bachelor’s program; engineering is preferred.
Completion of the USNTPS Fundamentals of Flight Test Short Course.
Recent experience with mission systems test and evaluation techniques, concepts, principles, and practices.
Current MH-60R sensor operator qualification.
Night Vision Device (NVD) or Night Vision Goggle (NVG) qualification.

Responsibilities

Support the MH-60 Test Team as part of HX-21, a Developmental Test and Evaluation squadron at NAWCAD, NAS Patuxent River, Maryland.
Perform the ground and flight duties of an MH-60R Sensor Operator and Crew Chief.
Support test and evaluation activities, including ground and flight event scheduling and coordination, test plan and test procedure development and review, flight briefings, test execution, and post-event support.
Contribute to the planning, execution, and evaluation of flight test activities while adhering to safety, airworthiness, and mission requirements.