Program Test Systems Engineer

Title:

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 (formerly LinQuest) is the prime contractor on the MSEIT contract. By applying to this position, you are in consideration for KBR employment. However, you also have the option to be hired by one of our subcontractor teammates.

You will join a Systems Engineering team defining the next generation of space communication systems supporting Air Force Military Satellite Communications. You will support Systems Engineering & Integration activities in a multidisciplinary and collaborative environment. The Systems Engineer will interface and collaborate with SE&I team members, contractors, government civilians and members of the USSF. The System Engineer will lead and support several working groups responsible for leading technical discussion, resolve and identify risk, requirement gaps, developing briefings, writing and tracking action items, and authoring meeting minutes.

The MILSATCOM Systems Engineering, Integration, and Test (MSEIT) effort provides leading edge Systems Engineering & Integration (SE&I) for the US Space Force’s Space System Center. We support the Space Force’s acquisition of state of the art Military Satellite Communications systems, providing global secure, survivable, and protected communications for our nation’s warfighters. We seek technical individuals who will thrive in a highly collaborative work environment of small teams, using the most modern tools and methodologies to tackle the challenges of integrating complex space and ground communications systems.

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:

• Develop T&E strategy, Test and Evaluation Master Plan, requirement verification and test plans, test objectives, test methodology, and evaluation criteria   

• Collect, review, analyze, and report T&E data

• Support implementation of common Test and Evaluation database for the program

• Support T&E reviews, audits, Integrated Product Teams (IPTs), Deficiency Review Boards (DRBs), Materiel Improvement Process Review Boards (MIPRBs), and Technical Interchange Meetings (TIMs)

• Procure test equipment and develop test plans to test out candidate software/hardware changes and technology concepts to determine the feasibility of integration

• Provide Government leads with accurate, objective, and impartial verification of the compliance status of systems, subsystems, and applications

• Provide support to ensure effective capacity planning and reporting to enable the prioritization of testing tasks and focus testing resources on critical priorities

• Conduct technical review boards and root cause analysis in government settings. Experience with these processes demonstrates an understanding of quality control, strategic alignment, and complex problem-solving

• Implement Test tools and DevOps for testing analysis

• Develop system-of-systems verification plans and trace verification plans to test events

• Develop system integration plans for end-to-end system capability

• Collect, analyze, and report on data collected during system-of-systems integration events

• Ability to develop and improve procedures and processes and draft internal operating procedures

Work Environment:

• Location: On-site

• Travel Requirements: Minimal

• Working Hours: Standard

Qualifications:

Required:

• Ability to obtain DoD Secret clearance

• BS degree in one of the following technical disciplines: engineering, physics, chemistry, mathematics, computer science

• 10+ years demonstrated experience in multi-faceted tests and test project teams, to include oversight of scheduling

• 7+ years test and evaluation experience with DoD/USAF test processes and documentation

• 10+ years’ experience in systems engineering

• 3+ years’ experience in space systems, which may be the space, ground, or terminal segments

• Experience working with military or DoD civilian clients

• Strong interpersonal skills, communication (oral and written), and presentation skills

• Proficient in Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, Powerpoint)

Desired:

• MS degree in one of the following technical disciplines: engineering, physics, computer science

• 3+ years’ experience with ground systems, such as terminals and networks

• 3+ years’ experience with military space systems, MILSATCOM, commercial SATCOM, or network engineering

• 3+ years’ experience in writing Test and Evaluation Master Plans (TEMPs) for space systems

• Systems engineering certifications, such as CSEP, ESEP, OCSMP

Basic Compensation:  $114,000 - $160,000 in California

The offered rate will be based on the selected candidate’s knowledge, skills, abilities and/or experience and in consideration of internal parity.

Ready to Make a Difference? If you’re excited about making a significant impact in the field of space defense and working on projects that matter, we encourage you to apply and join our team.

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 of team’s philosophy and fosters 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.