KBR

National Security

SustainmentTest&EvaluationEngineer

$129–161k Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States FULL TIME
The Brief

“Sustainment Test & Evaluation Engineer at KBR. Skills: Test & Evaluation (T&E), Space Systems, Satellite Communications (SATCOM), Nuclear Command, Control and Communications (NC3). Conduct independent testing. Conduct terminal operations for strategic and tactical MILSATCOM space systems and NC3 capabilities/infrastructure”

What You'll Achieve.

Profound impact on the country’s most critical role – protecting our national security; Directly and positively affecting Joint and Allied combat readiness

Industry & Context.

National Security
Problems you'll solve

Tackle technical challenges; Drive executable solutions; System-level anomaly resolution; Identification and isolation of software or hardware defects

Eligibility Requirements

Active DoW SECRET clearance required, Travel: Up to 20% to CONUS and OCONUS locations upon government customer direction, 100% onsite on Peterson SFB's Product Support Facility (PSF), Not eligible for formal hybrid or full remote employment options

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Active DoW SECRET clearance required, 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 DoW/USAF/USSF test processes and documentation, 5+ years experience working with military or DoW 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)

Nice to Have

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

What You'll Do.

Conduct independent testing

Conduct terminal operations for strategic and tactical MILSATCOM space systems and NC3 capabilities/infrastructure

Conduct test planning

execution and assessments using established/proven government processes and procedures for independent verification and validation of new hardware/software changes to technical baselines

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 to evaluate/assess system modifications for shortfalls or interoperability issues and provide technical assessments to the client with regards to the modifications

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Work in a highly collaborative work environment of small teams; Join our high-functioning, high-performing MSEIT Sustainment Integrated Product Team (IPT)

Communication Scope

Excellent written, verbal communications and presentation skills

Process & Methodology

Leadership/management experience

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