B-52 Test Manager

KBR’s National Security Solutions team provides high-end engineering and advanced technology solutions to customers in the intelligence and national security communities. In this position, your work will have a profound impact on protecting our national security.

Why Join Us?

• Innovative Projects: Work 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: Contribute to designing and optimizing defense systems that ensure national security and shape the future of space defense.

Responsibilities

• Apply T&E knowledge across developmental and operational testing for USAF systems.
• Manage the full test lifecycle: requirements development, planning, execution, analysis, reporting, and sustainment testing.
• Identify T&E risks, document mitigation plans, and support program risk management.
• Interpret program documents (ICD, CDD, SEP, Cyber Strategy, VOLT, etc.) and derive testable requirements and evaluation criteria.
• Define data needs for evaluating system performance, MOEs, MOSs, MOPs, R&M, CTPs, and metrics.
• Identify necessary T&E infrastructure (ranges, tools, facilities) and support resource advocacy and POM inputs.
• Lead Integrated Test Team (ITT) activities, develop TEMPs, and create test documentation.
• Manage T&E budgets, cost estimates, scheduling, tasking, contracts, and readiness activities.
• Coordinate DT&E/OT&E, test resource allocation, and system readiness.
• Oversee data collection, verify adequacy of test design, and conduct or support analysis.
• Produce clear reports and briefings for leadership and acquisition milestone decisions.
• Support avionics, weapons, OFP development/testing, and integration activities.
• Assist with flight test coordination, test aircraft configurations, instrumentation, and capability planning.
• Support B-2 interoperability, modernization installs, kit verification, and coordination with SPO, depot teams, and contractors.

Work Environment

• Location: On-Site, Wright-Patterson AFB, OH
• Travel Requirements: Minimum
• Working hours: Standard

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Systems Engineering, Test & Evaluation, or related field.
• 12+ years of USAF/DoD T&E experience (DT&E and/or OT&E).
• Top Secret clearance required.
• Experience developing TEMPs, test plans, and conducting test execution and reporting.
• Knowledge of AFI 99-103, DoDI 5000.89, and DoD T&E and risk management processes.
• Strong understanding of avionics, weapons integration, OFP development/testing, and aircraft operations.
• Experience coordinating with flight test organizations, SPOs, depots, and prime contractors.
• Strong analytical, communication, and technical writing skills.

At KBR, we foster an environment where everyone can Belong, Connect, and Grow. Our commitment to a Zero Harm culture and People First philosophy ensures a supportive and inclusive workplace.