Enterprise Test & Evaluation Engineer

KBR Careers; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 107,000 - 147,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with company match

Medical, dental, vision

Flexible work schedule

Job summary

KBR seeks a SATCOM Test & Evaluation Engineer to join our team at our office in Colorado Springs, CO or El Segundo, CA. You will develop T&E strategies, TEMP, verification plans, test objectives, and evaluation criteria to support DoD testing activities.

Responsibilities include leading T&E activities, preparing briefs for Integrated Test Team, and ensuring compliance with DoD T&E guidance. Travel up to 25% per year to DoD and contractor sites.

Qualifications

• Active Secret clearance required to be considered.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, computer science, physics, math or related technical field.
• 5+ years test and evaluation experience with DoD/USAF test processes and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Developing T&E strategy, TEMP, development of verification plans, objectives, methodology and evaluation criteria.
• Collecting, reviewing, analyzing, and reporting T&E data.
• Supporting implementation of a common T&E database for the program.

Skills

Active Secret clearance

Test & evaluation experience

Team leadership

MS Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, computer science, physics, math or related technical field

Master’s degree in engineering, computer science, physics, math or related technical field

Job description

Belong. Connect. Grow. with KBR!

Enterprise Test & Evaluation Engineer

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.

KBR is seeking a SATCOM Test and Evaluation Engineer to join our team at our office in Colorado Springs, CO or El Segundo, CA.

KBR (formerly LinQuest) is the prime contractor on the MILSATCOM Systems Engineering, Integration, and Test (MSEIT) contract.

This job supports SSC within the SATCOM Lead Developmental Test and Evaluation Organization (LDTO). Daily tasks include developing T&E strategies, Test and Evaluation Master Plans including the Integrated Decision Support Key (IDSK), creating requirement verification and test plans, test objectives, test methodology, and evaluation criteria.

As part of the LDTO team, you will assess program executed test activities, identify gaps/risks to mission implementation, develop briefings for Integrated Test Team, and execute LDTO-led test events. It is expected all individuals are familiar with DOD T&E guidance documents, deficiency reporting processes, and best practices. This job will also support T&E reviews, audits, Integrated Product Teams (IPTs), Deficiency Review Boards (DRBs), Materiel Improvement Process Review Boards (MIPRBs), and Technical Interchange Meetings (TIMs). This opportunity is part of a larger LDTO team, sitting at both MSEIT locations in Colorado Springs, CO and El Segundo, CA.

The MSEIT effort provides leading edge Systems Engineering & Integration (SE&I) for the Space Force’s Space Systems Command (SSC). We support the Space Force’s acquisition of state of the art 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

• Developing T&E strategy, Test and Evaluation Master Plan (TEMP) Development Evaluation Framework, requirement verification and test plans, test objectives, test methodology, and evaluation criteria
• Collecting, reviewing, analyzing, and reporting T&E data
• Supporting implementation of common Test and Evaluation database for the program
• Supporting development of DoD compliant deficiency reporting and resolution system
• Supporting T&E reviews, audits, Integrated Product Teams (IPTs), Deficiency Review Boards (DRBs), Materiel Improvement Process Review Boards (MIPRBs), and Technical Interchange Meetings (TIMs)
• Position requires travel to DoD and contractor test sites (up to 25% per year)

Work Environment

• Location: On-site
• Travel Requirements: Moderate
• Working Hours: Standard

Qualifications

Required

• An active Secret clearance is required to be considered for this position
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, computer science, physics, math or related technical field
• 5+ years test and evaluation experience with DoD/USAF test processes and documentation
• 2+ years demonstrated experience in leading multi-faceted tests and test project teams, to include oversight of scheduling
• Experience working with military or DoD civilian clients and managing professional relationships
• Strong interpersonal skills, communication (oral and written), and presentation skills
• Capable in Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Desired

• Top Secret clearance
• Master’s degree in engineering, computer science, physics, math or related technical field
• 5+ years of test and evaluation experience on SATCOM systems
• 7+ years of systems engineering experience
• INCOSE CSEP or ESEP certification

Basic Compensation

$107,300 to $134,100 in Colorado and $117,600 to $146,900 in California

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

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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