Sentinel Test Engineer

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Huntsville, AL
Mid level
Aerospace
The Role
As a Sentinel Test Engineer, you will support radar ground and missile flight tests, coordinating mission resources and collaborating with various stakeholders while interpreting system requirements and leading working groups. This role requires travel and expertise in test planning and execution for missile defense systems.
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Sentinel Test Engineer

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

Are you ready to embark on a journey where your expertise meets meaningful impact? As a Test Operations Engineer, you'll support all aspects of radar Ground and Missile flight test planning and execution. Join our team at KBR and be at the forefront of Test and Evaluation, contributing directly to our success story. You'll collaborate closely with a diverse team, fostering innovation and excellence every step of the way. If you're ready to make a difference and thrive in a dynamic environment, apply now and let's shape the future together!

Roles and Responsibilities:

  • Responsible for supporting PEO Missiles Search Track Acquire Radiate Eliminate (STARE) Sentinel A4 radar ground and missile flight test mission execution (requires travel)
  • Responsible for the development of test plans /technical artifacts needed for test mission execution
  • Ability to coordinate mission resources and collaborate across stakeholders and internal/external organizations
  • Ability to interpret system requirements / test objectives ensure proper mission configuration etc.
  • Responsible for leading working groups (WG) / integrated product teams (IPT)

                                                                                                                                         

Basic Qualifications:

  • US citizenship required
  • 5+ years of test operations experience with air missile defense radar system Sentinel /PATRIOT / IBCS /LTAMDS
  • Experience supporting / leading radar ground and missile flight test missions
  • BS degree
  • Secret clearance required
  • Huntsville based position, no remote work
  • Ability to travel up to 20 weeks per year (typically duration no more than 2 weeks at a time)
  • Familiarity with test planning and execution, to  include the development / understanding of test schedules, requirements and objectives
  • Experience in building technical briefings
  • Experience engaging and working across support organizations and stakeholders

Preferred Qualifications:

  • BS STEM degree
  • 7+ test operations experience supporting Sentinel A4 Radar system
  • Experience supporting / leading Sentinel radar ground and missile flight test missions
  • Experienced with System of System test operations and configuration
  • Experience with and working knowledge of the DoD Army acquisition process / guidance for testing
  • Experience leading IPT and WG teams / meetings
  • Experience briefing technical material to leadership / stakeholders
  • Experience working within the Joint Analysis Test (JAT) team environment
  • Experience developing test plans and other supporting technical documentation
  • Experience interpreting test objectives from system requirements
  • Familiarity working within the Test Event Management Team (TEMT) construct

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.

At KBR, we are passionate about our people, sustainability, 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 more inclusive and diverse company. That commitment is central to our team of team’s philosophy and fosters an environment of real collaboration across cultures and locations. Our individual differences and perspectives bring enhanced value to our teams and help us develop solutions for the most challenging problems. We understand that by embracing those differences and working together, we are more innovative, more resilient, and safer.

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.

Top Skills

Radar Systems
The Company
Belfast
22,677 Employees
On-site Workplace

What We Do

KBR, Inc. is an American engineering, procurement, and construction company, formerly a subsidiary of Halliburton.

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