Sustainment Test & Evaluation Engineer

About the role

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.

Responsibilities

• Design, plan, coordinate and execute testing on the Family of Beyond Line-of-Sight Terminals (FAB-T), Global Aircrew Strategic Network Terminal (Global-ASNT), Time Distribution Subsystem Pre-Processor (TDSPP), MILSATCOM Messaging System (MMS), Global Broadcast Service (GBS) and various other MILSATCOM systems, subsystems and devices
• Provide engineering and technical support, including integration, communication circuit troubleshooting, system-level anomaly resolution and identification and isolation of software or hardware defects
• Evaluate/assess system modifications for shortfalls or interoperability issues and provide technical assessments to the client with regards to the modifications
• Author and deliver technical documentation including test plans, test procedures, system configuration diagrams, engineering studies, technical white papers, and test reports
• Travel: Up to 20% to CONUS and OCONUS locations upon government customer direction

Requirements

• Active DoD SECRET clearance required to be considered for this position
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, mathematics, physics, computer science, or similar technical discipline from an accredited university
• 10+ years leadership/management experience
• 5+ years experience with DoD/USAF/USSF test processes and documentation
• 5+ years experience working with military or DoD civilian clients and managing professional relationships
• 5+ years experience working in a highly competitive multi-contractor environment
• Proficient in Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Excellent written, verbal communications and presentation skills

Qualifications

• 5+ years of Developmental Test (DT) experience supporting a DoD Lead Developmental Test Organization (LDTO) or other verification test organization
• 5+ years of Operational Test (OT) experience supporting a DoD Operational Test Agency (OTA) or other validation test organization
• Possesses International Council on Systems Engineering (INCOSE) certification (e.g., ASEP, CSEP, ESEP)
• Possesses knowledge of DoD mission system sustainment processes
• Understands Narrowband/Wideband/Protected SATCOM capabilities; previously operated/maintained one or more of the following systems: FAB-T, MMS, Global-ASNT and/or GBS
• Possesses knowledge of basic use of Jira/Confluence or other Digital Engineering (DE) applications (e.g., MBSE)

Benefits

This position is 100% onsite on Peterson SFB's Product Support Facility (PSF). Given mission requirements, this position is not eligible for formal hybrid or full remote employment options.

Basic Compensation: $129,000-$161,000 in Colorado Springs The offered rate will be based on the selected candidate’s knowledge, skills, abilities and/or experience and in consideration of internal parity.