
Operational Test Engineer
KBR, Inc.
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Dallas • Maryland • Texas • United States
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Salary
💰 $117,000 - $147,000 per year
Tech Stack
About the role
- Lead and execute operational test planning
- conduct ground and flight test activities
- deliver timely, data-driven reporting for the Navy’s Advanced Sensor Technologies Program Office (AST PO)
- support Working Integrated Product Teams (WIPTs), readiness reviews, and assessments by OPTEVFOR and DOT&E
- ensure testing is performed in accordance with the Integrated Evaluation Framework (IEF)
- participate in and provide subject-matter expertise to WIPT meetings, Operational Test Readiness Reviews (OTRR), and Flight Readiness Reviews (FRR)
- develop accurate, detailed, and timely artifacts like test plans, data collection plans, flight test descriptions, vignettes, and interim/final test reports
- coordinate with program staff, military, and contractor personnel to achieve test objectives and schedules
- manage personnel coordination and execute exercises/scenarios
- collect and analyze system data using test instrumentation, operator/test conductor logs, environmental predictions, and target/range truth data
- ensure ground tests meet specific test requirements and data needs
- provide analytical support and recommendations for data collection plans
Requirements
- Must have a BS Degree in Engineering/Technical field + 7 years of experience
- TS/SSBI CLEARANCE IS REQUIRED
- Must be a US Citizen
- Experience working in a classified security environment
- Experience working with engineering teams to evaluate, integrate, and deliver radar and sensor technologies
- Prior role as Ground Test Conductor and/or Flight Test Engineer on Navy or other airborne systems
- Experience with test range operations, airspace/water space coordination, and asset scheduling
- Familiarity with AST requirements and mission vignettes development
- Familiarity with telemetry/data acquisition systems, mission replay tools, and configuration/data management systems
- Knowledge of MATLAB, Python, or R languages for data reduction and analysis
- Knowledge of DoD 5000-series T&E processes, CJCSI, and NAVAIR/OPTEVFOR test practices
- Certifications: CTEP, INCOSE, ASEP/CSEP, PMP, Six Sigma/Design of Experiments (DOE)
- Effective oral and written communication skills
- Effective organizational skills with the ability to multitask in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
- Demonstrated ability to work with integrated teams comprised of military, civilian, and contractor personnel.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office products
- Experience developing and using tools and statistical methodologies to analyze data
Benefits
- 401K plan with company match
- medical, dental, vision, life insurance
- AD&D
- flexible spending account
- disability
- paid time off
- flexible work schedule
- professional training and development
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard Skills & Tools
test planningdata analysisMATLABPythonRtest range operationsradar technologiessensor technologiesdata reductiondata collection plans
Soft Skills
effective communicationorganizational skillsmultitaskingteam collaborationanalytical support
Certifications
CTEPINCOSEASEPCSEPPMPSix SigmaDesign of Experiments