Network Systems Test Engineer

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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:

KBR is actively seeking a full-time Network Systems Test Engineer supporting US Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM) NC3 Enterprise Center (NEC) Systems Engineering and Integration (SE&I).

The SE&I Division serves as the principal enterprise systems engineering enterprise architecture and technical authority for the Nuclear Command Control and Communications (NC3) Enterprise within the Department of Defense. As the lead NC3 Systems Engineering and Integration (SE&I) arm of the NC3 Enterprise Center the division applies and remains up to date on systems engineering best practices and translates mission and operational requirements into appropriate technical specifications and solutions. SE&I also has the responsibility to apply established standards and when necessary develop new standards to ensure seamless interoperability across the NC3 enterprise.

This is a full-time on-site opportunity at Fort Meade MD.

Responsibilities:

The Network Systems Test Engineer will:

• Work with proprietary software to perform vulnerability analytical and technical assessments on NC3 systems.

• Execute tests to determine network performance voice and video quality and overall communications and backup system effectiveness in unclassified and classified environments (to TS/SCI).

• Based on test results perform Root Cause Analysis (RCA) for test case failures.

• Using proprietary software conduct tests to determine performance of NC3 communication systems including secure and non-secure voice data and video communications services for classified and unclassified environments

• Provide specialized engineering test and evaluation assistance and develop and/or leverage integrate and modify existing (i.e. GOTS or COTS) tools.

• Assist in refinement of the video testing solution test cases test procedures test plans data analysis methodologies and video and network performance testing.

Work Environment:

• Location: On-site

• Travel Requirements: Minimal 0-20%

• Working Hours: Standard

Qualifications:

Required:

• Must possess an active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility at the time of application.

• Masters degree in one of the following fields: Engineering Computer Science or an educational equivalent.

• 3 years of relevant experience in the following:

• Providing tests and evaluations of hardware and/or software development. Developing and documenting test plans and procedures conducting testing and evaluating and documenting results.

• Preparing studies plans and analyses in support of a program.

• Network Testing

• Hands-on experience testing systems to determine network performance using proprietary and/or standard testing tools (e.g. Wireshark Iperf Jitter/Latency).

• Experience testing secure/unsecure voice video and data communication systems.

• Experience testing and evaluating the effectiveness of systems continuity of operations.

• Experience understanding and maintaining systems configurations in classified lab environments. Testing & Evaluation

• Experience developing and executing test plans procedures and test cases.

• Background in root cause analysis (RCA) methodologies.

• Ability to work with and as required modify automated test workflows written in proprietary test tools.

• Familiarity with data collection and analysis methodologies including scripting (e.g. Python PowerShell Bash) that may require modification/refinement.

Desired:

• Experience supporting USSTRATCOM NC3 or National Leadership Command Capability (NLCC) mission areas.

• Prior work in a DoD test lab or operational environment.

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40hrs

Compensation: Salary for the Maryland area is $123000 for this position.

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.