Sustainment Test & Evaluation Engineer

KBR•Colorado Springs, CO

9h•Onsite

About The Position

KBR's National Security Solutions team is seeking a Sustainment Test & Evaluation (T&E) Engineer to support a Space Systems Command (SSC) Program Management Office (PMO) at Peterson Space Force Base (PSFB), CO. This role involves conducting Operations & Sustainment (O&S) activities for advanced Military and Commercial Satellite Communications (SATCOM) and Nuclear Command, Control and Communications (NC3) systems, ensuring global secure, survivable, and protected communications for national security. The position is with KBR as the prime contractor on the Military Satellite Communications (MILSATCOM) Systems Engineering, Integration and Test (MSEIT) contract. The ideal candidate will be an innovative, creative, and highly-motivated T&E Engineer capable of autonomous learning and growth, performing independent testing and terminal operations for diverse strategic and tactical MILSATCOM space systems and NC3 capabilities. Responsibilities include tackling technical challenges, driving solutions for legacy and transitioning space-based telecommunication capabilities, and conducting test planning, execution, and assessments using established government processes for independent verification and validation of system changes. The role involves working in a state-of-the-art laboratory to test system upgrades and contributing to Joint and Allied combat readiness by supporting MILSATCOM and NC3 space systems, terminals, and software applications.

Requirements

Active DoW SECRET clearance required to be considered for this position
Bachelor’s degree in engineering, mathematics, physics, computer science, or similar technical discipline from an accredited university
10+ years leadership/management experience
5+ years experience with DoW/USAF/USSF test processes and documentation
5+ years experience working with military or DoW civilian clients and managing professional relationships
5+ years experience working in a highly competitive multi-contractor environment
Proficient in Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Excellent written, verbal communications and presentation skills

Nice To Haves

5+ years of Developmental Test (DT) experience supporting a DoW Lead Developmental Test Organization (LDTO) or other verification test organization
5+ years of Operational Test (OT) experience supporting a DoW Operational Test Agency (OTA) or other validation test organization
Proper handling and use of cryptographic equipment
Understands basic principles of cyber security testing focused on DoW STIG compliance
Possesses International Council on Systems Engineering (INCOSE) certification (e.g., ASEP, CSEP, ESEP)
Possesses knowledge of DoW mission system sustainment processes
Understands Narrowband/Wideband/Protected SATCOM capabilities; previously operated/maintained one or more of the following systems: FAB-T, MMS, Global-ASNT and/or GBS
Understands basic use of Jira/Confluence or other Digital Engineering (DE) applications (e.g., MBSE)

Responsibilities

Design, plan, coordinate and execute testing on the Family of Beyond Line-of-Sight Terminals (FAB-T), Global Aircrew Strategic Network Terminal (Global-ASNT), Time Distribution Subsystem Pre-Processor (TDSPP), MILSATCOM Messaging System (MMS), Global Broadcast Service (GBS) and various other MILSATCOM systems, subsystems and devices
Provide engineering and technical support, including integration, communication circuit troubleshooting, system-level anomaly resolution and identification and isolation of software or hardware defects to evaluate/assess system modifications for shortfalls or interoperability issues and provide technical assessments to the client with regards to the modifications
Author and deliver technical documentation including test plans, test procedures, system configuration diagrams, engineering studies, technical white papers, and test reports