Test Engineer

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Tucson, AZ, USA
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Aerospace
The Role
Conduct operational test and evaluation of aircraft sensors, weapons systems, support equipment, and modernization technologies for Air Force and Air Reserve units. Assess operational suitability, effectiveness, reliability, maintainability, interoperability, logistics, and supportability. Develop test plans and reports, evaluate maintenance and mission-generation functions, and support acquisition planning, sustainment, reliability testing, and lifecycle cost analysis.
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Test Engineer


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Program Summary

KBR's Defense Systems Engineering (DSE) unit provides technical solutions in systems engineering, AI, C6ISR, and missile defense for the Department of Defense and Intelligence Community. Supporting defense modernization and national security across land, sea, air, space, and cyberspace, DSE ensures customer satisfaction with its expertise in scientific research, engineering, and mission operations.


Job Summary

We are excited about the possibility of you joining our team of dedicated maintainers, analysts, and engineers, where we focus on operational test and evaluation (OT&E) for Air Reserve Component (ARC) units and other Major Commands (MAJCOMs) with lead command authority over various ARC Mission Design Series (MDS) systems, along with their associated weapons, sensors, and support equipment. Imagine collaborating with some of the brightest minds in the field, ensuring that cutting-edge aircraft meet and exceed the highest operational standards. Your expertise will be key in advancing and modernizing critical defense technologies. Together, we can make a lasting impact on the future of the Air National Guard and Air Force Reserve Command Test Center. We look forward to discussing how you can contribute to our mission!

Roles and Responsibilities:

  • Work with Air Force major commands (MAJCOM), system program offices (SPOs) and other related engineering offices.
  • Conduct research, development, test and evaluation to determine the operational suitability and effectiveness of candidate developmental sensors and systems that address modernization requirement identified in the annual ANG Weapons System Modernization Priorities Book, and Air Force Reserve Modernization Book as well as requirements provided to AATC by the MAJCOMs. 
  • Evaluate reliability, maintainability, quality, supportability, and interoperability (RMQSI) support in relation to the following weapons systems: KC-1 35, C/LC/ EC/HC/MC-130, C-5, C-17, E-8C, F- 16C/D, A-1 OC, HH-60G, F- 15C/D,  MQ-1 Predator, MQ-9 Reaper, Distributed Common Ground System (DCGS), and Command & Control (C2) as well as support equipment for other ARC assets.
  • Assist and provide expertise with System Acquisition Planning and Management, Systems Interoperability Assessment, Reliability Centered Maintenance (RCM) Implementation, Logistics Management and Planning Tools, Sustainment Management Planning, Integrated Reliability and Maintainability (R&M) Test Planning, and Affordability and Life Cycle Cost Analysis.
  • The employee will author test plans and reports which examine key components such as technical orders, tools/support equipment, training, and manning when evaluating programs under test to ensure ability to be used in an operational environment common to Air Force

Basic Qualifications:

  • Must have knowledge of the military maintenance organizational structure and operational functionality of aircraft maintenance.
  • Must have knowledge of the aircraft organizational structure and operational functionality of Mission Generation (MG) functions.
  • Must have experience in technical writing.
  • Must hold current Secret or higher clearance level.

Preferred Qualifications:

  •  Bachelor's Degree in the field of aerospace sciences or equivalent experience. In lieu of degree, 12+ years of relevant aircraft maintenance experience including 3 years of leadership roles. 
  • Research and program management skills that define the problem and establishing a formal requirement, begin the solution phase of any project by researching available product solutions to include existing and new technology.
  • Familiar with the Air Force SPO procedures and logistics systems.
  • Knowledge of the annual ANG Weapons System Modernization Priorities Book, and Air Force.

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 team’s 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.

Skills Required

  • Knowledge of military maintenance organizational structure and aircraft maintenance operations
  • Knowledge of aircraft organizational structure and Mission Generation functions
  • Technical writing experience
  • Current Secret or higher security clearance
  • Bachelor's degree in aerospace sciences or equivalent experience
  • At least 12 years of relevant aircraft maintenance experience, including 3 years in leadership roles, in lieu of a degree
  • Research and program management skills
  • Familiarity with Air Force System Program Office procedures and logistics systems
  • Knowledge of the ANG Weapons System Modernization Priorities Book and Air Force modernization processes

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  • Healthcare Strength — Health coverage includes medical, dental, and vision plans, supplemented by life insurance, mental wellness resources, and a resilience program. Multiple plan options and added wellbeing tools bolster the core offering.
  • Retirement Support — Retirement programs feature a 401(k) with employer matching contributions alongside additional savings options. An Employee Stock Purchase Plan complements long‑term financial benefits.
  • Flexible Benefits — Work-life programs provide flexible schedules with options for part-time, remote, and “superflex” arrangements coordinated with managers. These flexible arrangements help tailor benefits to role and personal needs.

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