KBR, Inc

Test Engineer

KBR, Inc • $80K — $95K *
Aerospace & Defense
11 - 15 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Knowledge of military maintenance organizational structure and operational functionality of aircraft maintenance.
  • Familiarity with aircraft organizational structure and Mission Generation (MG) functions.
  • Experience in technical writing.
  • Current Secret or higher security clearance required.
  • Bachelor's degree in aerospace sciences or 12+ years of relevant experience with leadership roles preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with Air Force major commands (MAJCOMs) and system program offices (SPOs).
  • Conduct research, development, test, and evaluation for operational suitability and effectiveness of sensors and systems.
  • Evaluate reliability, maintainability, quality, supportability, and interoperability of various weapons systems.
  • Provide expertise in System Acquisition Planning and Management, RCM Implementation, and Sustainment Management Planning.
  • Author test plans and reports assessing technical orders and training for operational use.

Benefits

  • Collaborative work environment with top professionals in the defense sector.
  • Opportunity to contribute to national defense and modernization efforts.
  • Engagement in cutting-edge projects influencing future technologies.
  • Career advancement potential within a respected organization.
  • Access to continuous learning and professional development opportunities.
Full Job Description

Title:

Test Engineer


Job Posting Description


Program Summary

KBR's Defense Systems Engineering (DSE) unit provides technical solutions in systems engineering, AI, C6ISR, and missile defense for the Department of Defense and Intelligence Community. Supporting defense modernization and national security across land, sea, air, space, and cyberspace, DSE ensures customer satisfaction with its expertise in scientific research, engineering, and mission operations.


Job Summary

We are excited about the possibility of you joining our team of dedicated maintainers, analysts, and engineers, where we focus on operational test and evaluation (OT&E) for Air Reserve Component (ARC) units and other Major Commands (MAJCOMs) with lead command authority over various ARC Mission Design Series (MDS) systems, along with their associated weapons, sensors, and support equipment. Imagine collaborating with some of the brightest minds in the field, ensuring that cutting-edge aircraft meet and exceed the highest operational standards. Your expertise will be key in advancing and modernizing critical defense technologies. Together, we can make a lasting impact on the future of the Air National Guard and Air Force Reserve Command Test Center. We look forward to discussing how you can contribute to our mission!

Roles and Responsibilities:

  • Work with AirForce major commands(MAJCOM), system program offices (SPOs) and other related engineering offices.
  • Conductresearch,development, test and evaluationto determine the operational suitabilityand effectiveness of candidatedevelopmental sensors and systems that address modernizationrequirement identified inthe annualANG Weapons System ModernizationPriorities Book,and Air Force Reserve Modernization Book as well as requirements provided toAATC by the MAJCOMs.
  • Evaluate reliability,maintainability, quality, supportability,and interoperability (RMQSI) support inrelation to the following weapons systems: KC-1 35, C/LC/EC/HC/MC-130, C-5, C-17,E-8C, F- 16C/D, A-1 OC, HH-60G, F- 15C/D,MQ-1 Predator,MQ-9 Reaper, Distributed Common Ground System (DCGS), and Command & Control (C2) as well as support equipment for other ARCassets.
  • Assist and provide expertise with System Acquisition PlanningandManagement, Systems Interoperability Assessment, ReliabilityCentered Maintenance (RCM) Implementation, Logistics Management and Planning Tools, SustainmentManagement Planning, Integrated Reliability and Maintainability(R&M) Test Planning,and Affordability and Life Cycle Cost Analysis.
  • The employee will author test plans and reports which examine key components such as technical orders, tools/support equipment, training, and manning when evaluating programs under test to ensure ability to be used in an operational environment common to Air Force


Basic Qualifications:

  • Must have knowledge of the military maintenance organizational structure and operational functionality of aircraft maintenance.
  • Must have knowledge of the aircraft organizational structure and operational functionality of Mission Generation (MG) functions.
  • Must have experience in technical writing.
  • Must hold current Secret or higher clearance level.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's Degree in the field of aerospace sciences or equivalent experience. In lieu of degree, 12+ years of relevant aircraft maintenance experienceincluding3 years of leadership roles.
  • Research and program management skills that define the problem and establishing a formal requirement, begin the solution phase of any project by researching available product solutions to include existing and new technology.
  • Familiar with the Air Force SPO procedures and logistics systems.
  • Knowledge of the annualANGWeaponsSystemModernizationPriorities Book,andAirForce.


About KBR, Inc

KBR, Inc is an American engineering, procurement, and construction company headquartered in Houston, Texas. The company provides services to customers in the energy, chemical, and government sectors, among others. KBR has a global presence, with operations in over 40 countries. The company was founded in 1901 as M.W. Kellogg Company and has undergone several name changes and mergers since then. KBR is committed to delivering innovative and sustainable solutions to its customers while also being a responsible corporate citizen.
Learn more about KBR, Inc
Size
28,000 employees
Market Cap
$7.1 billion
Industry
Net Income
-$72 million
Founded
1919
5 Year Trend
+11.5%
Revenue
$5.7 billion
NASDAQ

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