Flight Test Engineer

KBR; California; On-site; USD 171,000 - 191,000; Full time

Job summary

KBR is seeking a Flight Test Engineer to support the Advanced Sensors Technologies Program Office in Point Mugu, California. In this role, you will manage test planning, execution, and evaluation of airborne systems while ensuring compliance with operational requirements. The ideal candidate will have substantial experience in flight testing and effective collaboration skills.

Benefits

Relocation assistance

401K plan with company match

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Flexible work schedule

Paid time off

Qualifications

• At least 8 years of Flight Test Experience.
• Experience in test and evaluation of airborne systems.
• Ability to work with integrated test teams.

Responsibilities

• Provide flight test engineering support to the AST Program Office.
• Develop test plans and flight test descriptions.
• Evaluate flight test data and present analysis.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Organizational skills

Proficiency with Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline

High School Diploma with equivalent experience

Job description

KBR's Defense Systems Engineering Division is a Flight Test Engineer in Point Mugu, CA. The successful candidate will provide flight test engineering support to the Advanced Sensors Technologies (AST) Program Office (PO). They will serve as Test and Evaluation process subject matter experts (SME) performing ground and flight test planning, documentation, execution, scheduling, tracking, analysis, metrics development, verification, and reporting tasks. Additionally, they serve as aircraft platform and sensor system SMEs designing flight tests to determine performance, verify system specifications, characterize system functionality, and to support algorithm development.

• Develop test plans, flight test descriptions, run sheets, test cards, and test procedures that are accurate, timely and support the test requirements.
• Collaborate with program staff, supporting organizations and system-development contractors to efficiently resolve testing plan issues to meet test schedules.
• Coordinate test support activities with other DoD and Navy organizations and assets.
• Coordinate test support activities with national test ranges and other remote sites, execute remote support, collect truth data, and document test events.
• Perform evaluation of flight test data by analyzing results, assessing compliance with system specifications, operational requirements, and algorithm development requirements, and accurately presenting the analysis and status in briefs and test reports
• Support remote detachments with on-site aircrew briefings, test point tracking, and real-time adjustment of test plans, flight objectives and schedules.

Basic Qualifications

Citizenship : Must be a US Citizen

Security Clearance : Top Secret / SSBI security clearance. Must have completed a Single Scope Background Investigation (SSBI) within the past six (6) years or currently enrolled in the Continuous Evaluation (CE) Program.

Education : A bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline OR High School Diploma with equivalent experience and a minimum of 8 years of Flight Test Experience

Experience : At least 8 years of Flight Test Experience, which includes...

• Experience in test and evaluation of airborne systems
• Demonstrated ability to work with integrated test teams that are comprised of military, civilian, and contractor personnel.
• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Effective organizational skills with the ability to multi-task in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products.

Preferred Qualifications

• Operational experience with DoD active-duty customers
• Advanced Sensor Technologies Program Office experience.
• Experience in test and evaluation of Navy airborne systems

Scheduled Weekly Hours : 40 hours / week

Relocation : KBR does offer relocation assistance to qualified candidates

Compensation : $171,000-191,000.

Additional Compensation :

KBR may offer bonuses, commissions, or other forms of compensation to certain job titles or levels per internal policy or contractual designation. Additional compensation may be in the form of a sign-on bonus, relocation benefits, short-term incentives, long-term incentives, or discretionary payments for exceptional performance.

Benefits :

KBR offers a selection of competitive lifestyle benefits, which could include a 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.

Inclusion and Diversity at KBR :

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.

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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Flight Test Engineer • Point Mugu, California