Program Test Systems Engineer

Overview

Lead test & evaluation strategy and support integration of next-gen space communications systems.

Key Responsibilities

• data analysis
• test planning
• test tools
• equipment procurement
• capacity planning
• system integration

Tasks

-Collect, review, analyze, and report T&E data -Develop system-of-systems verification plans and trace verification plans to test events -Provide Government leads with accurate, objective, and impartial verification of the compliance status of systems, subsystems, and applications -Develop T&E strategy, Test and Evaluation Master Plan, requirement verification and test plans, test objectives, test methodology, and evaluation criteria -Implement Test tools and DevOps for testing analysis -Procure test equipment and develop test plans to test out candidate software/hardware changes and technology concepts to determine the feasibility of integration -Provide support to ensure effective capacity planning and reporting to enable the prioritization of testing tasks and focus testing resources on critical priorities -Support T&E reviews, audits, Integrated Product Teams (IPTs), Deficiency Review Boards (DRBs), Materiel Improvement Process Review Boards (MIPRBs), and Technical Interchange Meetings (TIMs) -Collect, analyze, and report on data collected during system-of-systems integration events -Support implementation of common Test and Evaluation database for the program -Develop system integration plans for end-to-end system capability

Requirements

• test plans
• milsatcom
• dod secret
• systems engineering
• csep
• microsoft office

What You Bring

-3+ years’ experience in writing Test and Evaluation Master Plans (TEMPs) for space systems -Conduct technical review boards and root cause analysis in government settings. Experience with these processes demonstrates an understanding of quality control, strategic alignment, and complex problem-solving -3+ years’ experience with military space systems, MILSATCOM, commercial SATCOM, or network engineering -Proficient in Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, Powerpoint) -Ability to develop and improve procedures and processes and draft internal operating procedures -BS degree in one of the following technical disciplines: engineering, physics, chemistry, mathematics, computer science -MS degree in one of the following technical disciplines: engineering, physics, computer science -Ability to obtain DoD Secret clearance -3+ years’ experience in space systems, which may be the space, ground, or terminal segments -3+ years’ experience with ground systems, such as terminals and networks -7+ years test and evaluation experience with DoD/USAF test processes and documentation -10+ years’ experience in systems engineering -Systems engineering certifications, such as CSEP, ESEP, OCSMP -10+ years demonstrated experience in multi-faceted tests and test project teams, to include oversight of scheduling -Strong interpersonal skills, communication (oral and written), and presentation skills -Travel Requirements: Minimal -Experience working with military or DoD civilian clients

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Benefits

-Collaborative Environment: Be part of a dynamic team that thrives on collaboration and innovation, fostering a supportive and intellectually stimulating workplace.

About Kbr, Inc.

-Designs and builds complex facilities — from LNG plants and refineries to military bases and naval infrastructure. -Operates mission‑critical projects: NASA ISS payload operations, astronaut health research, JWST integration, space‑instrument R&D. -Offers full EPC and life‑cycle services: engineering, procurement, construction, logistics and proprietary tech licensing. -Supports defense and intelligence sectors with systems engineering, base‑operations, C5ISR, cyber, and mission planning. -Has completed landmark acquisitions (BE&K, Wyle, SGT, Centauri, Frazer‑Nash, LinQuest) to expand aerospace, gov‑tech and space capabilities. -Versatile footprint: tackling offshore oil‑&‑gas, chemical processing, sustainable energy and cutting‑edge digital transformation.

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