B-52 Test Manager

KBR Careers; Beavercreek Township (OH); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

KBR's National Security Solutions team is seeking a B-52 Test Manager to lead test and evaluation across USAF programs, coordinating requirements, planning, and execution to ensure readiness and decision-quality reporting.

You will work on avionics, weapons integration, and flight test coordination at Wright-Patterson AFB, with a Top Secret clearance and 12+ years of DoD T&E experience; contribute to modernization and mission assurance for national security systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Systems Engineering, T&E, or related field.
• 12+ years of USAF/DoD T&E experience (DT&E and/or OT&E).
• Top Secret clearance required.
• Experience developing TEMPs, test plans, and conducting test execution and reporting.
• Strong understanding of avionics, weapons integration, OFP development/testing, and aircraft operations.
• Experience coordinating with flight test orgs, SPOs, depots, and prime contractors.
• Strong analytical, communication, and technical writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Apply T&E knowledge across developmental and operational testing for USAF systems.
• Manage full test lifecycle: requirements development, planning, execution, analysis, reporting, and sustainment testing.
• Identify T&E risks, document mitigation plans, and support program risk management.
• Interpret program documents and derive testable requirements and evaluation criteria.
• Define data needs for evaluating system performance, MOEs, MOSs, MOPs, R&M, CTPs, and metrics.
• Identify necessary T&E infrastructure (ranges, tools, facilities) and support resource advocacy and POM inputs.
• Lead Integrated Test Team (ITT) activities, develop TEMPs, and create test documentation.
• Manage T&E budgets, cost estimates, scheduling, tasking, contracts, and readiness activities.
• Coordinate DT&E/OT&E, test resource allocation, and system readiness.
• Oversee data collection, verify adequacy of test design, and conduct or support analysis.
• Produce clear reports and briefings for leadership and acquisition milestone decisions.
• Support avionics, weapons, OFP development/testing, and integration activities.
• Assist with flight test coordination, test aircraft configurations, instrumentation, and capability planning.
• Support B-52 interoperability, modernization installs, kit verification, and coordination with SPO, depot teams, and contractors.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Technical writing

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Systems Engineering, Test & Evaluation, or related field

Job description

Belong. Connect. Grow. with KBR! 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.

Title

B-52 Test Manager

Belong. Connect. Grow. with KBR! 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.

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.

Job Summary

The Test Manager provides full-spectrum Test & Evaluation (T&E) leadership across Air Force acquisition and sustainment programs, supporting requirements development, planning, execution, analysis, reporting, and sustainment testing. Works with the Government Test Management Lead, Integrated Test Team (ITT), and multiple stakeholders to develop test strategies, manage resources, ensure readiness, and produce decision‑quality reports. May perform Lead Developmental Test Organization (LDTO) duties per AFI 99-103 and DoDI 5000.89.

Key Responsibilities

• Apply T&E knowledge across developmental and operational testing for USAF systems.
• Manage full test lifecycle: requirements development, planning, execution, analysis, reporting, and sustainment testing.
• Identify T&E risks, document mitigation plans, and support program risk management.
• Interpret program documents (ICD, CDD, SEP, Cyber Strategy, VOLT, etc.) and derive testable requirements and evaluation criteria.
• Define data needs for evaluating system performance, MOEs, MOSs, MOPs, R&M, CTPs, and metrics.
• Identify necessary T&E infrastructure (ranges, tools, facilities) and support resource advocacy and POM inputs.
• Lead Integrated Test Team (ITT) activities, develop TEMPs, and create test documentation.
• Manage T&E budgets, cost estimates, scheduling, tasking, contracts, and readiness activities.
• Coordinate DT&E/OT&E, test resource allocation, and system readiness.
• Oversee data collection, verify adequacy of test design, and conduct or support analysis.
• Produce clear reports and briefings for leadership and acquisition milestone decisions.
• Support avionics, weapons, OFP development/testing, and integration activities.
• Assist with flight test coordination, test aircraft configurations, instrumentation, and capability planning.
• Support B-52 interoperability, modernization installs, kit verification, and coordination with SPO, depot teams, and contractors.

Work Environment

• Location: On-Site, Wright-Patterson AFB, OH
• Travel Requirements: Minimum
• Working hours: Standard

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Systems Engineering, Test & Evaluation, or related field.
• 12+ years of USAF/DoD T&E experience (DT&E and/or OT&E).
• Clearance: Top Secret clearance required
• Experience developing TEMPs, test plans, and conducting test execution and reporting.
• Knowledge of AFI 99-103, DoDI 5000.89, and DoD T&E and risk management processes.
• Strong understanding of avionics, weapons integration, OFP development/testing, and aircraft operations.
• Experience coordinating with flight test orgs, SPOs, depots, and prime contractors.
• Strong analytical, communication, and technical writing skills.

Ready to Make a Difference?

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’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.

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