Systems & Test Engineering SME
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Systems & Test Engineering SMEBelong. Connect. Grow. with KBR!
KBRs National Security Solutions team provides high-end engineering and advanced technology solutions to our customers in the intelligence and national security this position your work will have a profound impact on the countrys most critical role protecting our national security.
Why Join Us
- Innovative Projects: KBRs 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.
Key Responsibilities:
High-end Systems and Test Engineering: Deliver test strategies and advanced engineering solutions to the Program Manager and Lead Engineer in support of a high-priority Air Force and Joint-Service weapon acquisition program
Advanced Decision Support: Provide analytical and decision-support capabilities to inform complex decisions related to the design assessment and optimization of current and future military systems
Systems Integration: Integrate mechanical data and digital systems for end-to-end system design
Cross-functional Teamwork: Collaborate with program managers engineers industry and Government stakeholders to ensure that requirements are properly defined risks are identified and mitigated and test events are conducted effectively to validate performance and mission readiness
Digital Requirements Management: Manage system and model requirements using requirements management tools. Ensure clear traceability from requirements through design development test and delivery.
Modern Test Strategies and Advanced Validation Techniques: Expand and enhance the application of modeling simulation and analysis (MS&A) tools along with other advanced analytical methodologies and digital capabilities to support improved decision-making across acquisition planning and operational domains. Develop comprehensive test strategies test plans and test procedures aligned with DoD and program requirements. Define test objectives success criteria and resource needs for developmental and operational test phases. Document analyze and report test results providing recommendations for improvements and risk mitigation.
Digital Transformation: Provide digital transformation of systems and test engineering data tools and processes to enhance integration traceability and decision-making across the system development lifecycle. Provide digital and data transformation solutions to Senior Leaders to improve engineering processes tools and techniques
Risk Management: Identify assess and document program and technical risks related to system design test execution production and sustainment. Develop and maintain risk registers with mitigation strategies and contingency plans. Provide risk-based decision support to leadership and stakeholders.
Work Environment:
- Location: On-site at Eglin AFB FL
- Travel Requirements: Moderate 20-30%
- Working Hours: Flexible. Availability for ad-hoc and recurring customer and team meetings during core business hours. Position likely to have limited telework.
Qualifications:
Required:
- Bachelors degree in Systems Engineering Mechanical Engineering Aerospace Engineering or related technical field
- Minimum 20 years of experience in engineering for DoD or aerospace programs with at least 5 years in test strategy or execution
- Level III Defense Acquisition University certification in Engineering or Test
- Direct experience on ACAT I programs in the development phase as an Engineer or Test Manager on an air-to-air or air-to-ground weapons
- Proven experience with requirements management risk management and test planning and execution.
- Strong communication briefing and technical writing skills.
- Current DoD Top Secret clearance is required.
Desired:
- Masters degree in Systems Engineering Mechanical Engineering Aerospace Engineering or related technical field
- 25 years experience executing the required tasks with 8 years working in or advising the leadership level or serving in a ACAT I engineering or test leadership position
- Prior experience with air-to-air or air-to-ground armament systems
- Strong experience with mechanical systems MS&A test and evaluation and complex systems integration
- Familiarity with risk analysis frameworks such as FMEA PRA or MIL-STD-882.
- Working knowledge of Agile/DevSecOps approaches for system development and test integration.
Ready to Make a Difference
If youre excited about making a significant impact in the field of space defense and working on projects that matter we encourage you to apply and join our team at KBR. Lets shape the future together.
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 professional training and development.
Belong Connect and Grow at KBR
At KBR we are passionate about our people and our Zero Harm culture. These inform all that we do and are at the heart of our commitment to and ongoing journey toward being a People First company. That commitment is central to our team of teams philosophy and fosters an environment where everyone can Belong Connect and Grow. We Deliver Together.
KBR is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion disability sex sexual orientation gender identity or expression age national origin veteran status genetic information union status and/or beliefs or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local law.
Employment Type
Full-Time
