Defense Acquisition Program Test & Evaluation Specialist

Trinzic; Eglin Air Force Base (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K plan with company match

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Flexible work schedule

Job summary

KBR is seeking an experienced Test & Evaluation Specialist to support a high-priority air-to-ground weapon program at Eglin AFB, Florida. The role involves planning, coordinating, executing, documenting, and analyzing weapon-system test activities, collaborating with Government and industry partners.

The ideal candidate will have a DoW Secret clearance, a technical degree, and 5+ years in defense acquisition or testing, with strong communication and coordination skills across cross-functional

Qualifications

• Active DoW Secret clearance is required.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, physics, mathematics, computer science, operations research, or another relevant technical discipline.
• Five or more years of experience supporting test and evaluation or related defense acquisition activities.
• Experience planning, coordination, execution, documentation, or analysis of weapon-system test events.
• Familiarity with defense acquisition T&E processes and risk management.
• Experience with multidisciplinary teams including Government, contractors, engineers and program-management stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute T&E activities for an air-to-ground weapon program.
• Develop and coordinate T&E strategies, Master Plans, test plans and procedures.
• Coordinate test activities with Government customers, contractors and test organizations.
• Prepare briefings, technical reports and decision-support products for leadership.

Skills

Defense acquisition

T&E planning

Test data analysis

Technical documentation

Cross-functional coordination

Written communication

Verbal communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering/physics/mathematics/computer science/OR operations research

Tools

Data-analysis tools

Modeling & Simulation tools

Digital-engineering tools

Job description

Title:

Defense Acquisition Program Test & Evaluation Specialist

At KBR, we deliver science, technology and engineering solutions to governments and companies around the world. KBR employs approximately 37,000 people worldwide with customers in more than 85 countries and operations in over 28 countries. KBR is proud to work with its customers across the globe to provide technology, value-added services, and long-term operations and maintenance services to ensure consistent delivery with predictable results.

Trinzic is the future independent company to be created through the planned spin-off of KBR's Mission Technology Solutions business, expected in January 2027. Our people work at the frontier of what is possible, delivering solutions in challenging environments and advancing some of the world's highest-priority national security and space missions.

Backed by decades of mission success, deep expertise, and trusted partnerships, Trinzic will launch as a global organization with more than 18,000 employees supporting customers around the world. Join us at a defining moment and help shape the future of a company built to tackle complex challenges and make a meaningful impact.

Candidates who join KBR's Mission Technology Solutions business before the spin-off will transition to Trinzic when the separation is complete and will not need to reapply for employment.

Position Summary:

KBR is seeking an experienced Test and Evaluation Specialist to support a high-priority air-to-ground weapon acquisition program at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida. The selected candidate will support the Program Manager, Chief Engineer, Senior Test and Evaluation Manager, and integrated program team in planning, coordinating, executing, documenting, and analyzing weapon-system test activities.

This role is well suited for a T&E professional who can independently manage assigned tasks while working as part of a larger test team. The ideal candidate will bring experience with defense acquisition, weapon-system test planning and execution, technical documentation, test data analysis, and coordination across Government, industry, and national test organizations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the Senior Test and Evaluation Manager and integrated program team in planning and executing T&E activities for an air-to-ground weapon program.
• Assist in development, review, maintenance, and coordination of T&E strategies, Test and Evaluation Master Plans, test plans, test procedures, data-analysis plans, schedules, and technical reports.
• Support planning, coordination, and execution of developmental, operational, qualification, integration, flight, ground, and other test activities, as applicable.
• Coordinate assigned test-planning actions with Government customers, contractors, range personnel, engineering teams, and external test organizations.
• Support T&E coordination with the 96th Test Wing, 728th Test Wing, 53rd Wing, 780th Test Squadron, and other national test ranges and organizations, as required.
• Develop and maintain test schedules, action-item trackers, decision logs, risk registers, test-status reports, and meeting records.
• Assist with preparation for test readiness reviews, technical interchange meetings, Integrated Test Team meetings, range coordination meetings, and program-management reviews.
• Review test plans, procedures, instrumentation plans, data products, technical reports, and contractor deliverables for completeness, accuracy, and alignment with program requirements.
• Assist with test-data collection, organization, analysis, and reporting; identify trends, anomalies, data gaps, and potential performance concerns for senior review.
• Support investigation and documentation of test anomalies, deficiencies, and corrective actions; track associated actions through closure.
• Assist in developing test scenarios, success criteria, measures of performance, measures of effectiveness, and data-collection requirements.
• Support development of briefings, read-aheads, issue papers, executive summaries, and decision-support products for Government and program leadership.
• Assist with integration of modeling and simulation, digital-engineering, and data-management tools into T&E planning and analysis activities.
• Coordinate across engineering, program management, logistics, contracting, manufacturing, and test organizations to ensure assigned T&E actions are completed on schedule.

Work Environment:

Location: On-site (Eglin AFB, FL)

Travel Requirements: Moderate, 20-40%

Working Hours: Standard – Core hours 0900 - 1500

Qualifications:

Required:

• Active DoW Secret clearance

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, physics, mathematics, computer science, operations research, or another relevant technical discipline.
• Five or more years of experience supporting test and evaluation, systems engineering, weapon-system engineering, flight test, program management, or related defense acquisition activities.
• Experience supporting planning, coordination, execution, documentation, or analysis of weapon-system test events.
• Familiarity with defense acquisition T&E processes, test documentation, test scheduling, technical reporting, and risk management.
• Experience working with multidisciplinary teams that include Government personnel, contractors, engineers, test organizations, and program-management stakeholders.
• Ability to manage assigned tasks, track actions and suspense dates, maintain accurate documentation, and communicate progress to team leadership.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to prepare clear technical documentation, briefings, meeting materials, and status updates.

Desired:

• Experience supporting air-to-ground weapons, guided munitions, missile systems, aircraft-weapons integration, armament systems, or related acquisition programs.
• Experience supporting developmental test, operational test, flight test, captive-carry test, separation test, guided-flight test, ground test, or live-fire test activities.
• Experience supporting test activities at Eglin AFB, with the 96th Test Wing, 728th Test Wing, 53rd Wing, 780th Test Squadron, or other national test organizations.
• Familiarity with Test and Evaluation Strategies, Test and Evaluation Master Plans, Integrated Test Team charters, test plans, test procedures, and test reports.
• Experience using data-analysis, visualization, modeling and simulation, digital-engineering, or data-management tools in support of T&E.
• Experience supporting Government program offices, defense contractors, test organizations, or major defense acquisition programs.
• Professional certification or coursework in test and evaluation, systems engineering, program management, or a related discipline.

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.

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.