Test Engineer

KBR, Inc. • Las Cruces, NM

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Are you ready to embark on a journey where your expertise meets meaningful impact? 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
• 3+ years of test operations experience with air missile defense radar system Sentinel /PATRIOT / IBCS /LTAMDS
• Experience supporting / leading radar ground and missile flight test missions
• BS degree
• 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+ test operations experience supporting military missile, aviation, and radar systems
• Experience supporting / leading STARE radar ground and missile flight test missions
• Experienced with System of System test 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)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees