Sustainment Test & Evaluation Engineer

About the role

KBR's National Security Solutions team is seeking a Sustainment Test & Evaluation (T&E) Engineer to support a Space Systems Command (SSC) Program Management Office at Peterson Space Force Base, Colorado Springs. The engineer conducts independent testing and terminal operations for MILSATCOM and NC3 space systems, within the MSEIT Sustainment Integrated Product Team, in a state-of-the-art laboratory. The position is 100% onsite.

Key responsibilities

• Design, plan, coordinate and execute testing of MILSATCOM systems such as the FAB-T, Global-ASNT, TDSPP, MMS and GBS, and related subsystems and devices
• Provide engineering and technical support, including integration, circuit troubleshooting, anomaly resolution and isolation of software or hardware defects, and assess system modifications for shortfalls or interoperability issues
• Author and deliver technical documentation: test plans, test procedures, system configuration diagrams, engineering studies, white papers and test reports
• Travel up to 20% to CONUS and OCONUS locations on government customer direction

Required profile

• Active DoD SECRET clearance required to be considered
• Bachelor's degree in engineering, mathematics, physics, computer science or a similar technical discipline
• 10+ years of leadership/management experience
• 5+ years of experience with DoD/USAF/USSF test processes and documentation
• 5+ years working with military or DoD civilian clients and in a multi-contractor environment

Required skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Excellent written, verbal communication and presentation skills
• Preferred: 5+ years of developmental test (DT) and operational test (OT) experience, cryptographic equipment handling, INCOSE certification, knowledge of narrowband/wideband SATCOM and Jira/Confluence

What we offer

• Basic compensation of $129,000-$161,000 in Colorado Springs, depending on experience
• Possible benefits: 401K with company match, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, AD&D, flexible spending account, disability, paid time off and flexible work schedule
• Career advancement through professional training and development