Test Engineer

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 Defense, 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.

About the role

As a Test Operations Engineer, you'll support all aspects of radar Ground and Missile flight test planning and execution. You'll collaborate closely with a diverse team, fostering innovation and excellence in Test and Evaluation, contributing directly to mission success.

Responsibilities

• Support Portfolio Acquisition Executive (PAE) Fires – Search Track Acquire Radiate Eliminate (STARE) radar ground and missile flight test mission execution (requires travel).
• Develop test plans and technical artifacts needed for test mission execution.
• Coordinate mission resources and collaborate across stakeholders and internal/external organizations.
• Interpret system requirements and test objectives to ensure proper mission configuration.
• Lead working groups (WG) and integrated product teams (IPT).

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship required.
• 5+ years of test operations experience with air missile defense radar systems (Sentinel / PATRIOT / IBCS / LTAMDS / ALPS) and U.S. Army Project and Product acquisition and engineering support.
• Experience supporting or leading radar ground and missile flight test missions.
• Bachelor’s degree (BS).
• Active Secret clearance required.
• Huntsville-based position; no remote work.
• Ability to travel up to 20 weeks per year (typically no more than 2 weeks at a time).
• Familiarity with test planning and execution, including development and understanding of test schedules, requirements, and objectives.
• Experience building technical briefings.
• Experience engaging and working across support organizations and stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications

• BS in a STEM field.
• 5+ years of test operations experience supporting military missile, aviation, and radar systems.
• Experience supporting or leading STARE radar ground and missile flight test missions.
• Experience with System of System test operations and configuration.
• Working knowledge of the DoD Army acquisition process and guidance for testing.
• Experience leading IPT and WG teams or meetings.
• Experience briefing technical material to leadership and stakeholders.
• Experience working within the Joint Analysis Test (JAT) team environment.
• Experience developing test plans and other supporting technical documentation.
• Experience interpreting test objectives from system requirements.
• Familiarity working within the Test Event Management Team (TEMT) construct.

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