Sustainment Test & Evaluation Engineer

KBR, Inc. • Colorado Springs, CO

92d • $99,000 - $130,000

About The Position

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. KBR (formerly LinQuest) is the prime contractor on the MSEIT contract. By applying to this position, you are in consideration for KBR employment. However, you also have the option to be hired by one of our subcontractor teammates. KBR is seeking a Sustainment Test and Evaluation Engineer to support a MILSATCOM Program Management Office (PMO) within the US Space Force’s (USSF), Space Systems Command (SSC) at Peterson Space Force Base (PSFB), CO. We conduct operations and sustainment activities for state-of-the-art Military and Commercial Satellite Communications (SATCOM) and Nuclear Command, Control and Communications (NC3) systems, providing global secure, survivable, and protected communications for our Nation’s warfighters. We are looking for an innovative, creative, and highly motivated individual to provide test and evaluation and terminal operations on a diverse set of strategic and tactical MILSATCOM space systems and infrastructure. Join our high-functioning, high-performing MSEIT Sustainment IPT located at Peterson Space Force Base (PSFB) and be an important part of directly supporting the Joint and Allied operational warfighting community, currently employing MILSATCOM and NC3 space systems, terminals and software applications worldwide.

Requirements

• Active Secret clearance required for this position.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, mathematics, physics, computer science, or similar technical discipline from an accredited university.
• 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.
• 5+ years of small team leadership experience.
• 5+ years experience with DoD/USAF test processes and documentation.
• 5+ years experience working with military or DoD civilian clients and managing professional relationships.
• 5+ years experience working in a highly competitive multi-contractor environment.

Nice To Haves

• 5+ years of Operational Test (OT) experience supporting a DoD Operational Test Agency (OTA) or other test organizations.
• Specific experience operating or maintaining the following: FAB-T, MMS, Global-ASNT, GBS Receive Suites, cryptographic equipment (e.g., KIV-7M, KG-250), and/or related infrastructure/support equipment.
• Knowledge of DoD mission system sustainment.
• International Council on Systems Engineering (INCOSE), Certified Systems Engineering Professional (CSEP) certification or higher.
• Project Management Institute (PMI), Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.

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 PreProcessor (TDSPP), Milstar Messaging System (MMS), Global Broadcast Service (GBS), and various other MILSATCOM systems, subsystems and devices.
• Provide engineering and technician-level support, including integration, communication circuit troubleshooting, system-level anomaly resolution, and the 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.

Benefits

• 401K plan with company match.
• Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, AD&D.
• Flexible spending account.
• Disability.
• Paid time off.
• Flexible work schedule.
• Support for career advancement through professional training and development.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees