Test Engineer

KBR, Inc. • Houston, TX

1d • Onsite

About The Position

KBR is looking for a Project and Test Engineer. The successful candidate will be responsible for project management of small projects, customer interface, requirements management and implementation, hardware discrepancy troubleshooting/resolution, and maintenance activities associated with the processing and testing of Extravehicular Activity (EVA) and/or other project hardware. The employee will collaborate with members of the Extravehicular Mobility Unit (EMU) Engineering team, technicians, and customers to ensure project outcomes meet our customers’ needs and the hardware is ready and available to meet our customer deliverable milestones.

Requirements

• Candidate must be familiar with testing methodologies, test planning activities, and be able to apply technical knowledge and operations concepts to exercise effective decision making and initiative in a real-time and operational environment.
• Candidate should be a self-starter who excels in a dynamic environment that requires him/her to work effectively both alone and as part of a team.
• Candidate is required to pass a physical examination and pass security clearances.
• BS Degree in engineering (ABET)
• Knowledge of engineering principles and the ability to apply them to real-time operations is essential
• Excellent communication (verbal and written), interpersonal, teamwork, technical, and administrative skills are mandatory
• Successful candidates must be able to apply for and successfully receive and maintain security clearance per eligibility requirements.
• 7 years of relevant professional experience.

Nice To Haves

• Project management experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Project management associated with the development/acquisition and implementation of new hardware and requirements
• Implementation of the maintenance and repair requirements associated with the hardware
• Performs hardware troubleshooting and resolution of out of spec and failure conditions
• Applies knowledge of hardware, assembly, testing, manufacturing, and materials
• Customer interface associated with project, test, and hardware support
• Provides support for crewmember & test subject training activities to provide real-time resolution of EVA Tools and Suit hardware issues and fit issues
• Develops maintenance, assembly, troubleshooting, and testing processes and procedures by studying product requirements: researching, designing, modifying, and testing
• Improves process efficiency by analyzing and planning workflow and equipment requirements
• Keeps equipment operational by troubleshooting discrepancies and coordinating maintenance and repair

Benefits

• 401K plan with company match
• medical
• dental
• vision
• life insurance
• AD&D
• flexible spending account
• disability
• paid time off
• flexible work schedule
• professional training and development

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level