Test & Validation Engineer
About The Position
KBR is seeking a Test & Validation Engineer to join its team in El Segundo, California. Working under the guidance of the Test & Validation Lead, the engineer will execute test plans, perform integration and user acceptance testing, document results, manage defects, and support release readiness. The role offers an opportunity to develop expertise in software testing, mission validation, Agile delivery, and operational acceptance within a complex DoD environment. The successful candidate will learn new systems, work directly with developers and users, and participate in hands-on testing. As the program advances toward CI/CD-oriented software delivery, the engineer will also support increasing levels of automation and continuous testing. The position is intended to develop over time into a senior testing, validation, or quality engineering role, with broad exposure to software delivery, operational testing, and mission integration. The role is based in El Segundo, California, with work-from-home flexibility and on-site support as required. Travel is minimal, and the schedule is standard full-time, 40 hours per week.
Requirements
- Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret clearance.
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics, or a related technical field.
- At least 2 years of experience supporting software testing, quality assurance, system validation, or related technical activities.
- Familiarity with software development lifecycles and testing methodologies.
- Experience executing software test cases and documenting test results.
- Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work effectively within Agile software development environments.
- Familiarity with Jira, Confluence, or similar collaboration and issue-tracking tools.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities simultaneously.
- Ability to communicate and collaborate across technical and non-technical teams.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office products, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Nice To Haves
- Active Secret or higher clearance.
- Master’s degree in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics, or a related technical field.
- Experience supporting DoD, Space Force, or mission-critical software programs.
- Familiarity with Agile methodologies such as Scrum or SAFe.
- Exposure to integration testing, API testing, or system-level validation.
- Familiarity with CI/CD concepts and continuous testing practices.
- Experience using test management tools and defect-tracking systems.
- Understanding of SATCOM systems, mission systems, or operational C2 environments.
- Familiarity with cloud-native or Kubernetes-based software environments.
- Experience working directly with users during acceptance testing.
- Exposure to automated testing tools such as Selenium, Playwright, Cypress, Postman, Robot Framework, Karate, or similar technologies.
- Experience creating test scripts or supporting test automation efforts.
- Familiarity with REST APIs, microservices, and distributed application architectures.
- Experience supporting DevSecOps or software factory environments.
- Exposure to performance testing, resiliency testing, or operational validation activities.
- Familiarity with AI-enabled mission systems or data-driven applications.
- Certifications such as INCOSE CSEP/ESEP.
Responsibilities
- Execute functional, integration, regression, and end-to-end tests across mission applications and software systems.
- Assist in developing, executing, and documenting integration tests that validate interactions across systems, services, and mission workflows.
- Support planning and execution of user acceptance testing, including coordination with operational users and stakeholder organizations.
- Document, reproduce, track, and verify software defects identified during testing.
- Develop and maintain test procedures, test cases, test reports, and validation artifacts.
- Assist with test execution and validation activities supporting software releases and operational deployments.
- Support configuration, preparation, and maintenance of testing environments and test data.
- Assist in developing and executing automated testing activities and continuous testing practices where appropriate.
- Collaborate with software developers, systems engineers, DevSecOps personnel, and operational stakeholders to support quality and delivery objectives.
- Identify opportunities to improve test procedures, test coverage, and validation workflows.
Benefits
- 401(k) plan with company match
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- AD&D coverage
- Flexible spending account
- Disability coverage
- Paid time off
- Flexible work schedule
- Professional training and development
- Potential bonuses, commissions, or other compensation depending on job title or level, internal policy, or contractual designation
- Potential sign-on bonus, relocation benefits, short-term incentives, long-term incentives, or discretionary performance payments
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
