Test Engineer

Test Engineer



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.



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!

• 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)

• 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
• 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)

• 5+ years test operations experience supporting military missile, aviation, and/or radar systems
• 3+ years of operational experience with air missile defense systems Logistics (Planning and Management); Resource Allocation; Training and Development; and Technical Expertise for Sentinel /PATRIOT / IBCS /LTAMDS
• Experience supporting / leading radar planning; emplacement; and employment working groups
• Experience supporting / leading STARE radar ground and missile flight test missions
• 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
• Experienced with System of System 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

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