SETA Test, Systems Engineering Advisor

KBR, Inc.

SETA Test & Systems Engineering Advisor providing support to the Government. Advising on test planning and execution readiness with extensive experience in DoD systems.

Posted 4/16/2026full-timeLas Cruces • New Mexico • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLeadWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

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About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide test and systems engineering SETA support to the Government.
Advise on requirements verification, test planning, execution readiness, and evaluation of contractor test results across lab, range, and operational environments.
Independently assess requirements traceability from TRD to verification methods (Test, Analysis, Inspection, Demonstration).
Review contractor test strategies and plans across developmental, integration, and operational phases.
Assess test procedures, configurations, and success criteria for system-level, RF, network, cyber, and operational performance.
Review or witness key test events; evaluate results, anomalies, and corrective actions.
Assess readiness for TRR, ORR, and milestone reviews; provide recommendations to Government leadership.
Support configuration control, risk tracking, and action item closure related to verification and test activities.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Masters degree in Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related discipline
10 years of experience systems engineering and test & evaluation for complex DoD systems.
Active TS/SCI Clearance
Strong understanding of requirements management, verification planning, and T&E lifecycle execution.
Prior SETA or government advisory experience preferred.

Benefits

Comp & perks

401K plan with company match
medical
dental
vision
life insurance
AD&D
flexible spending account
disability
paid time off
flexible work schedule.
support career advancement through professional training and development.

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Hard Skills & Tools

systems engineeringtest and evaluationrequirements verificationtest planningrequirements traceabilitytest proceduresconfiguration controlrisk trackingperformance assessmentanomaly evaluation

Soft Skills

advisory experienceindependent assessmentrecommendation provision

Certifications

TS/SCI Clearance