Senior Test & Evaluation Engineer

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Senior Test & Evaluation Engineer

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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.

Why Join Us?

• Innovative Projects: KBR’s work is 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: Your contributions will be pivotal in designing and optimizing defense systems that ensure national security and shape the future of space defense.

This position is contingent upon contract award

KBR is seeking talented Systems Engineers with a background in test and evaluation (T&E) to join our Hemisphere team in El Segundo, CA. Qualified applicants will have experience and background in science and technology (S&T) research, and appreciation for S&T application and transition plans on filling capability gaps for the US Space Force. Individuals will serve as technical trusted advisors throughout the entire S&T lifecycle to include identifying, assessing, monitoring, and conducting feasibility assessments for successful transition to programs of record for Space Systems Command (SSC) within the Combat Power (CP) portfolio.

Key Responsibilities:

• Identifies modern technologies, advancements, systems, and related S&T opportunities applicable for space control missions or known architectural gaps new technology could close on  

• Collaborates with industry partners, academia, federally funded research and development centers (FFRDCs), and experts in the space control domain to assess S&T advancements and relevant research thrust areas

• Works with Government developmental and operational test agencies/organizations to develop adequate test methodologies for S&T initiatives consistent with program office mission criteria and partnered stakeholders on feasibility studies on transition plans into programs of record where applicable

• Leads and/or participates in test working groups which plan, status, and discuss test related activities for S&T efforts

Qualifications Required:

• Master’s Degree in a technical field and over 10 years of relevant experience in S&T processes for the DoD (Air Force, Space Force, or SSC):

• Expert in systems engineering and test policy/execution of large-scale space-based and ground-based space systems and/or new start technical demonstration space and ground systems

• Deep knowledge of authoring test plans, test requirements and associated documentation for S&T processes

• Extensive familiarity with academia, industry and FFRDC partners within the S&T community

• Knowledgeable with test engineering processes and tool development applicable to streamlining transition of S&T opportunities to programs of record

• Experience with Department of Defense Test & Evaluation policies and procedures for quickly identifying, assessing, monitoring, and reporting on modern space control technologies

• Active Top-Secret clearance with SCI eligibility

Desired:

• ITEA Certified Test & Evaluation Professional and/or INCOSE Certified Systems Engineer Professional credentials.

Basic Compensation:

California: $175,001 - $200,000

The offered rate will be based on the selected candidate’s work location, knowledge, skills, abilities and/or experience, clearance level, contract affordability and in consideration of internal parity. 

Additional Compensation:

KBR may offer bonuses, commissions, or other forms of compensation to certain job titles or levels, per internal policy or contractual designation. Additional compensation may be in the form of sign on bonus, relocation benefits, short term incentives, long term incentives, or discretionary payments for exceptional performance. 

KBR Benefits  

KBR offers a selection of competitive lifestyle benefits which could include 401K plan with company match, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, AD&D, flexible spending account, disability, paid time off, or flexible work schedule.  We support career advancement through profession