Test Engineer

KBR, Inc; Huntsville, Northern (AL, KY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

KBR, Inc is seeking a Subject Matter Expert to support PATRIOT-related Test Plans and Missile Flight Test activities for the LTI program. You will plan, monitor, and report on tests, coordinating resources and scheduling across CONUS/OCONUS sites.

The role requires deep PATRIOT knowledge, independent problem-solving ability, and travel up to 25%. Strong collaboration with multiple teams will be essential to ensure mission success.

Qualifications

• PATRIOT System knowledge with ability to solve complex problems.
• Active security clearance and ability to travel up to 25% CONUS/OCONUS.
• Experience with PATRIOT-related missile programs preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support LTI PATRIOT Test Plan Working Group and Flight Test planning.
• Maintain PATRIOT Missile Flight Test History Database and publications.
• Develop test plans, procedures, and post-mission analysis.
• Collaborate with engineering groups to improve product performance.
• Coordinate test schedules and resource planning at sites.

Skills

PATRIOT system knowledge

Independent problem-solving

Team collaboration

Travel readiness

Communication skills

PATRIOT test experience

Education

High School + 15 years

Associates +13 years

Bachelors +11 years

Masters +9 years

Tools

SharePoint

Microsoft Office

Job description

Title: Test Engineer Program Summary KBR's Missile, Aviation, and Ground Systems (MAGS) division delivers mission engineering solutions for critical U.S. Army programs, specializing in aviation and ground systems, integrated air and missile defense, and threat and target systems. As a trusted partner of the U.S. Department of War, MAGS provides innovative, technology-driven solutions to enhance national security. With a global presence and a strong ethical framework, KBR ensures secure, effective, and mission-ready capabilities worldwide.

Job Summary Join the Program Acquisition Executive Fires – SHIELD Project Office in a dynamic, fast-paced environment supporting the Lower Tier Interceptor (LTI) Product Office. As a Subject Matter Expert, you will support all PATRIOT-related Missile Flight Test (MFT) programs and test events. Provide PATRIOT-related test plan development, MFT planning and coordination, test range and resources scheduling, creation and publication of mission smart sheets. Provide on-site technical and test monitoring/reporting support, and post-mission analysis and reporting to include CONUS and OCONUS travel. Design and develop test programs, processes, and systems to measure the functionality and integrity of products and services. Write test procedures and protocols to assess product reliability and evaluate the ability of products to meet performance standards and specifications. Gather test data and evaluate the results of tests to determine if product designs and architecture meet customer specifications and performance expectations. Collaborate with other engineering groups to improve or upgrade product performance.

Roles and Responsibilities

Serve as a Subject Matter Expert supporting LTI TEST on LTI managed PATRIOT Launcher and Legacy/PAC-3 Missile Programs. Provide technical support at Working Group and Flight Test planning meetings. Oversee the Test Program SharePoint websites utilized by SHIELD to support a wide range of PATRIOT Test collaboration efforts between the Product Offices. Maintain the PATRIOT Missile Flight Test History Database and its annual publications. Conduct bi-annual AMMO storage inventory. Provide technical expertise for the Field Surveillance Program as a test Subject Matter Expert by participating in PATRIOT activities leading up to and execution of missile firings. Research and develop Courses of Action to help government customers make informed decisions on emerging requirements and obsolescence mitigation efforts. Use engineering knowledge to ensure qualification test plans adequately test new hardware compliance to system requirements. Act as technical lead for the Lower Tier Interceptor PATRIOT Test Plan Working Group.

Basic Qualifications

• Degree: For SME 1, the education/experience requirements are: High School + 15 years or Associates + 13 years or Bachelors + 11 years or Masters + 9 years or PhD + 7 years
• Requires in-depth PATRIOT System knowledge, experience, and ability to work independently to solve complex problems.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
• Active security clearance.
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Applications (Word, Power Point, Excel).
• Ability to travel up to 25% CONUS and OCONUS.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting U.S. Army Air Defense Launcher and Missile programs
• SharePoint Experience
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills related to the PATRIOT system

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