Test Engineer

Title:

Test Engineer

Program Summary

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 trusted partner of the U.S. Department of Defense, MAGS provides innovative, technology-driven solutions to enhance national security. With a global presence and a strong ethical framework, KBR ensures secure, effective, and mission-ready capabilities worldwide.

Job Summary

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!

Roles and Responsibilities

• Responsible for supporting Portfolio Acquisition Executive (PAE) Fires – Search Track Acquire Radiate Eliminate (STARE) radar ground and missile flight test mission execution (requires travel)
• 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)

Basic Qualifications

• US citizenship required
• 5+ years of test operations experience with air missile defense radar system (Sentinel /PATRIOT / IBCS /LTAMDS /ALPS) and US Army Project and Product acquisition and engineer support
• Experience supporting / leading radar ground and missile flight test missions
• BS degree
• Secret clearance required
• Huntsville based position, no remote work
• Ability to travel up to 20 weeks per year (typically duration no more than 2 weeks at a time)
• 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

Preferred Qualifications

• BS STEM degree
• 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

Belong, Connect and Grow at KBR

At KBR, we are passionate about our people and our Zero Harm culture.  These inform all that we do and are at the heart of our commitment to, and ongoing journey toward being a People First company.  That commitment is central to our team of team’s philosophy and fosters an environment where everyone can Belong, Connect and Grow. We Deliver – Together. 

KBR is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.