Deputy I&T Lead

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Position Summary: The Deputy I&T Lead works directly with the Principal I&T Lead to plan coordinate and execute all integration and testing activities for the DAVINCI Descent Sphere. This role demands a highly technical and adaptable leader with specialized experience in extreme environmental testing (specifically high temperature and/or pressure testing) and rapid prototyping. The Deputy I&T Lead will play a crucial role in hardware procurement test data management anomaly resolution and ensuring strict adherence to GSFC documentation and safety processes throughout the build and verification of the descent sphere.

Key Responsibilities:

Test Planning & Execution: Support the daily direction of I&T floor operations. Specifically lead the design setup and execution of high temperature and/or pressure testing campaigns for critical hardware and subsystems destined for extreme environments.

Rapid Prototyping: Oversee and participate in rapid prototyping efforts to quickly develop iterate and validate test fixtures Ground Support Equipment (GSE) and developmental hardware for the descent sphere.

Procurement & SOW Development: Draft review and manage Statements of Work (SOWs) for the procurement of specialized test equipment GSE and external testing services required to maintain the DAVINCI I&T schedule.

Documentation & Process Control: Author review and strictly control I&T documentation using standard GSFC processes. Ensure all activities are covered by approved Work Order Authorizations (WOAs) Procedures (PROCs) and Test Plans (PLANs).

Anomaly Resolution: Actively manage hardware and software anomalies discovered during integration or environmental testing. Lead troubleshooting efforts and manage the Problem Report / Problem Failure Report (PR/PFR) lifecycle from initiation through root cause analysis and closure.

Data Management: Utilize the Test Data Management System (TDMS) to securely log organize and analyze test data ensuring it is readily available for verification and stakeholder review.

Leadership & Coordination: Act as a liaison between systems engineering quality assurance and mechanical/electrical subsystem leads. Serve as the primary I&T Lead when the Principal Lead is unavailable.

Minimum Requirements
Bachelors degree in related field such as Business Administration Engineering or Project Management.
Minimum of 15 years of experience in Systems Engineering Project management or related fields.
Ability to work with diverse teams and Stakeholders.

Basic Compensation:
Jobs on this contract range from $164900.00- $247400. Pay range is specific to the Greenbelt MD area.

The offered rate will be based on the position contract affordability the selected candidates working location knowledge skills abilities experience 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.

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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.

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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.