Lead System Test Engineer

KBR, Inc; California; On-site; USD 140,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Lead System Test Engineer to join their innovative team in California. This pivotal role involves leading test planning efforts, coordinating with stakeholders, and ensuring compliance through integration testing. You'll work on cutting-edge projects that contribute to national security and the future of space defense. With a collaborative environment, your expertise will help shape advanced communication systems for the US Space Force. If you're passionate about impactful work and thrive in a dynamic setting, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in integration and testing.
• Strong technical expertise in space or ground systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead the test planning effort and coordinate with stakeholders.
• Craft and manage test planning and verification documents.
• Participate in integration testing and reporting.

Skills

Systems Engineering

Test Planning

Integration Testing

Technical Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Multi-tasking

Education

BS in Electrical Engineering

BS in Mechanical Engineering

BS in Aerospace Engineering

MS in Engineering

Job description

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Lead System Test Engineer

Apply locations El Segundo, California time type Full time posted on Posted 3 Days Ago job requisition id R2102364

Title: Lead System Test 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 Lead System Test Engineer to join our team in El Segundo, CA. This is an excellent opportunity to join a small, hand-selected systems engineering team defining the next generation of space communication systems supporting US Space Force and Space Systems Command (SSC) Advanced MILSATCOM Division (SZM). You will support Systems Engineering & Integration (SE&I) activities in a multidisciplinary and collaborative environment. You will work onsite, co-located and closely integrated with the Government Customer.

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:

• Lead the test planning effort to coordinate working group recommendations and to resolve test questions from stakeholders.
• Lead/support government/contractor working groups to develop relevant test scenarios and detailed test planning, culminating in test readiness reviews, test conduct, and review/acceptance of results.
• Craft, coordinate, and manage test planning and verification documents.
• Coordinate the assessment of contractor test plans against the baseline architecture.
• Serve as the test subject matter expert for interacting with users.
• Coordinate and participate in integration testing, analysis, and reporting to verify requirement and interface compliance.
• Interact closely with and align efforts of stakeholders.
• Manage and track giver-receiver items across test stakeholders.
• May require up to 20% travel.

Work Environment:

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

Required Qualifications:

• BS degree in electrical, mechanical, aerospace engineering, or a related scientific or technical discipline.
• 10+ years of relevant experience in integration and testing.
• 5+ years of relevant experience in systems engineering.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and participate in cross-functional planning, coordination, and task execution across the spectrum of systems engineering and integration activities.
• Strong interpersonal skills, as well as clear and concise written, verbal communications, and presentation skills.
• Technical expertise in space or ground systems integration, test, verification, and validation.
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize tasks, and quickly adjust in a rapidly changing environment.
• US Citizenship and an active TS/SCI clearance are required to be considered for this position.

Preferred Skills and Experience:

• MS in engineering.
• Experience in MILSATCOM or commercial SATCOM systems.

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40

Basic Compensation: $140,000 - $170,000

The offered rate will be based on the selected candidate’s knowledge, skills, abilities, and/or experience 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 sign-on bonuses, relocation benefits, short-term incentives, long-term incentives, or discretionary payments for exceptional performance.

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.