Title:

Program Test Systems Engineer

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KBR’s National Security Solutions team provides high-end engineering and advanced technology solutions to our customers in the intelligence and national security communities. In this position, your work will have a profound impact on the country’s most critical role – protecting our national security.

KBR (formerly LinQuest) is the prime contractor on the MSEIT contract. By applying to this position, you are in consideration for KBR employment. However, you also have the option to be hired by one of our subcontractor teammates.

You will join a Systems Engineering team defining the next generation of space communication systems supporting Air Force Military Satellite Communications. You will support Systems Engineering & Integration activities in a multidisciplinary and collaborative environment. The Systems Engineer will interface and collaborate with SE&I team members, contractors, government civilians and members of the USSF. The System Engineer will lead and support several working groups responsible for leading technical discussion, resolve and identify risk, requirement gaps, developing briefings, writing and tracking action items, and authoring meeting minutes.

The MILSATCOM Systems Engineering, Integration, and Test (MSEIT) effort provides leading edge Systems Engineering & Integration (SE&I) for the US Space Force’s Space System Center. We support the Space Force’s acquisition of state of the art Military Satellite Communications systems, providing global secure, survivable, and protected communications for our nation’s warfighters. We seek technical individuals who will thrive in a highly collaborative work environment of small teams, using the most modern tools and methodologies to tackle the challenges of integrating complex space and ground communications systems.

Why Join Us?

Innovative Projects: KBR’s work is at the forefront of engineering, logistics, operations, science, program management, mission IT and cybersecurity solutions.Collaborative Environment: Be part of a dynamic team that thrives on collaboration and innovation, fostering a supportive and intellectually stimulating workplace.Impactful Work: Your contributions will be pivotal in designing and optimizing defense systems that ensure national security and shape the future of space defense.

Key Responsibilities:

Develop T&E strategy, Test and Evaluation Master Plan, requirement verification and test plans, test objectives, test methodology, and evaluation criteria   Collect, review, analyze, and report T&E dataSupport implementation of common Test and Evaluation database for the programSupport T&E reviews, audits, Integrated Product Teams (IPTs), Deficiency Review Boards (DRBs), Materiel Improvement Process Review Boards (MIPRBs), and Technical Interchange Meetings (TIMs)Procure test equipment and develops test plans to test out candidate software/hardware changes and technology concepts to determine the feasibility of integrationProvide Government leads with accurate, objective, and impartial verification of the compliance status of systems, subsystems, and applicationsProvide support to ensure effective capacity planning and reporting to enable the prioritization of testing tasks and focus testing resources on critical prioritiesImplement Test tools and DevOps for testing analysisDevelop system-of-systems verification plans and trace verification plans to test eventsDevelop system integration plans for end-to-end system capabilityCollect, analyze, and report on data collected during system-of-systems integration eventsAbility to develop and improve procedures and processes and draft internal operating procedures

Work Environment:

Location: On-siteTravel Requirements: MinimalWorking Hours: Standard

Qualifications:

Required:

Ability to obtain DoD Secret clearanceBS degree in one of the following technical disciplines: engineering, physics, chemistry, mathematics, computer science7+ years demonstrated experience in multi-faceted tests and test project teams, to include oversight of scheduling7+ years test and evaluation experience with DoD/USAF test processes and documentation10+ years’ experience in systems engineering3+ years’ experience in space systems, which may be the space, ground, or terminal segmentsExperience working with military or DoD civilian clientsStrong interpersonal skills, communication (oral and written), and presentation skillsProficient in Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, Powerpoint)

Desired:

MS degree in one of the following technical disciplines: engineering, physics, chemistry, mathematics, computer science3+ years’ experience with ground systems, such as terminals and networks3+ years’ experience with military space systems, MILSATCOM, commercial SATCOM, or network engineering3+ years’ experience in writing Test and Evaluation Master Plans (TEMPs) for space systemsSystems engineering certifications, such as CSEP, ESEP, OCSMP

Location : Prefer Colorado Springs, CO; Los Angeles, CA acceptable but need to be willing to travel up to couple of weeks per month.

Basic Compensation: $120,000-$140,000 in Colorado; $125,000-$155,000 in California
 

The offered rate will be based on the selected candidate’s knowledge, skills, abilities and/or experience and in consideration of internal parity.

KBR Benefits

KBR offers a selection of competitive lifestyle benefits which could include 401K plan with company match, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, AD&D, flexible spending account, disability, paid time off, or flexible work schedule. We support career advancement through professional training and development.

At KBR, we are passionate about our people, sustainability, 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 more inclusive and diverse company. That commitment is central to our team of team’s philosophy and fosters an environment of real collaboration across cultures and locations. Our individual differences and perspectives bring enhanced value to our teams and help us develop solutions for the most challenging problems. We understand that by embracing those differences and working together, we are more innovative, more resilient, and safer.

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.

At KBR, we are passionate about our people, sustainability, 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 more inclusive and diverse company. That commitment is central to our team of team’s philosophy and fosters an environment of real collaboration across cultures and locations. Our individual differences and perspectives bring enhanced value to our teams and help us develop solutions for the most challenging problems. We understand that by embracing those differences and working together, we are more innovative, more resilient, and safer.

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.