Test Engineer

KBR, Inc.•Las Cruces, NM

2d•Onsite

About The Position

KBR’s Missile, Aviation, and Ground Systems (MAGS) division delivers mission engineering solutions for critical U.S. Army programs, specializing in aviation and ground systems, integrated air and missile defense, and threat and target systems. As a Test Operations Engineer, you'll support all aspects of radar Ground and Missile flight test planning and execution. Join our team at KBR and be at the forefront of Test and Evaluation, contributing directly to our success story. You'll collaborate closely with a diverse team, fostering innovation and excellence every step of the way. If you're ready to make a difference and thrive in a dynamic environment, apply now and let's shape the future together!

Requirements

US citizenship required
20+ years of Army Air Defense and/or Department of Defense weapons Systems of Systems operational planning experience in real-world application
Secret clearance required
White Sands Missile Range (WSMR), NM based position
Ability to travel up to 20 weeks per year (typically duration no more than 2 weeks at a time)

Nice To Haves

5+ years test operations experience supporting military missile, aviation, and/or radar systems
3+ years of operational experience with air missile defense systems Logistics (Planning and Management); Resource Allocation; Training and Development; and Technical Expertise for Sentinel /PATRIOT / IBCS /LTAMDS
Experience supporting / leading radar planning; emplacement; and employment working groups
Experience supporting / leading STARE radar ground and missile flight test missions
Familiarity with test planning and execution, to include the development / understanding of test schedules, requirements and objectives
Experience in building technical briefings
Experience engaging and working across support organizations and stakeholders
Experienced with System of System operations and configuration
Experience with and working knowledge of the DoD Army acquisition process / guidance for testing
Experience leading IPT and WG teams / meetings
Experience briefing technical material to leadership / stakeholders
Experience working within the Joint Analysis Test (JAT) team environment
Experience developing test plans and other supporting technical documentation
Experience interpreting test objectives from system requirements
Familiarity working within the Test Event Management Team (TEMT) construct

Responsibilities

Responsible for supporting PAE Fires Search Track Acquire Radiate Eliminate (STARE) Test and Evaluation Directorate for radar ground and missile flight test mission execution (requires travel) of radar systems to include the Lower Tier Air and Missile Defense Sensor (LTAMDS), Sentinel, the Army Long Range Persistent Sensor (ALPS).
Responsible for the development of test plans /technical artifacts needed for test mission execution
Ability to coordinate mission resources and collaborate across stakeholders and internal/external organizations
Ability to interpret system requirements / test objectives ensure proper mission configuration etc.
Responsible for leading working groups (WG) / integrated product teams (IPT)