Spaceflight Test Engineer - Flight Hardware

KBR Careers

Houston (TX)

On-site

USD 90,000 - 120,000

Full time

14 days+
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Job summary

KBR Careers is seeking a Test Engineer for NASA Johnson Space Center in Houston, TX. The role focuses on test planning, hardware testing, data analysis, and reporting across spaceflight projects. On-site work and collaboration with cross-functional teams are required to support Artemis and related programs.

The candidate will design tests, set up test fixtures, write plans and procedures, and participate in test readiness reviews while ensuring compliance with safety and engineering standards.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in engineering or science.
  • 5+ years of related experience in test engineering or flight hardware development.

Responsibilities

  • Provide test engineering services for product development and certification efforts.
  • Develop test plans and procedures to meet project requirements.
  • Conduct tests, collect data, and write test reports.
  • Coordinate with project management and customers across flight hardware programs.

Skills

Test planning
Data analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or science

Tools

Microsoft Office
SolidWorks

Job description

KBR Careers is seeking a Test Engineer for NASA Johnson Space Center in Houston, TX. The role focuses on test planning, hardware testing, data analysis, and reporting across spaceflight projects. On-site work and collaboration with cross-functional teams are required to support Artemis and related programs.

The candidate will design tests, set up test fixtures, write plans and procedures, and participate in test readiness reviews while ensuring compliance with safety and engineering standards.

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