Flight Test Engineer / Navy Flight Officer

Trinzic; California; On-site; USD 129,000 - 194,000; Full time

Job summary

KBR is seeking a Flight Test Engineer / Navy Flight Officer to support P-8A flight testing near Oxnard, CA. The role involves airborne system testing, test planning, and reporting for AST PO, with up to 25% travel.

A strong background in P-3C/P-8A operations and crew coordination is required. The position emphasizes test and evaluation within DoD programs, with eligibility for a government security clearance and potential compensation bonuses.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required.
• Minimum 8 years experience operating airborne search, detect, and tracking systems on maritime surveillance aircraft.
• SSBI within past six years or enrolled in CE program.

Responsibilities

• Operate P-8A training and support flights, including logistics and mission demonstrations.
• Participate in aircrew training and flight training programs.
• Prepare and execute detailed test plans and test reports.
• Support acquisition reviews and milestone decisions.

Skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Title:

Flight Test Engineer / Navy Flight Officer

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.

We are seeking a Flight Test Engineer / Navy Flight Officer to join our team. This position supports tasking at Naval Air Station (NAS) Point Mugu near Oxnard, CA. The successful candidate will provide qualified Flight Test Engineering and P-8A Naval Flight Officer (NFO) support during airborne system testing and reporting for the Navy’s Advanced Sensor Technologies Program Office (AST PO). The work is primarily conducted in and around the Point Mugu area, but up to 25% travel is required.

Role & Responsibilities

Duties will include but are not limited to:

• Systems operator for P-8A training flights, support services flights (logistics, transport, VIP, demonstration), maintenance, acceptance testing, and flight testing (operational test, developmental test, Integration and test, and science and technology).
• Participating in all aircrew training, ground training, and flight training.
• Preparing and executing detailed test plans
• Preparing test reports
• Supporting technical meetings
• Supporting acquisition reviews and milestone decisions

Basic Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
• A minimum of eight (8) years of experience in the operational employment of airborne search, detect, and tracking systems, as utilized on maritime surveillance aircraft
• Personnel and program management experience
• A minimum of 1200 hours in the P-3C/P-8A family of aircraft
• Past or current designations as P-3C or P-8A Tactical Coordinator (TACCO) and Mission Commander
• The ability to maintain physical standards for flight status
• The ability to work with integrated test teams comprised of military, civilian and contractor personnel
• The ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products
• Must have completed a Single Scope Background Investigation (SSBI) within the past six (6) years or currently enrolled in the Continuous Evaluation (CE) Program

Preferred Qualifications

• Operational experience with DoD active duty customers
• Experience with AST family of systems
• Experience working in aviation test
• DT and/or OT systems test experience of P-3C or P-8A systems
• Recent experience with RDT&E and/or acquisition for advanced military electronics/computer systems.
• Advanced Sensor Technologies Program Office experience.
• A Test Pilot School Graduate will be preferred.

Additional Notes:

Applicant selected may be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. A Single Scope Background Investigation (SSBI) completed within the past six (6) years (or currently enrolled in the Continuous Evaluation (CE) Program) is required.

Compensation: $129,000-194,000. The salary range posted is based on the local average. The offered rate will be based on the selected candidate’s location, knowledge, skills, abilities, and/or experience, contract affordability, and in consideration of internal parity.

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.

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 foster 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.