Title:
Test Engineer
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Program Summary:
KBR is seeking a highly motivated Test Engineer, to support the DoD International AIMS Program Office at Robins AFB, GA. This work is with a high op tempo team working on Identification Friend or Foe (IFF) certification efforts to ensure interoperability between DoD, NATO, and partner nation weapons systems.
Job Summary:
Performs various engineering tasks related to the IFF certification efforts required to establish and maintain interoperability of air, land, and sea weapon systems. Travels to government and commercial sites to witness bench, platform, and operational testing of weapon systems and collects data points used to evaluate performance against DoD technical standards and test requirements. Perform technical data analysis of IFF systems and prepare comprehensive system level evaluations to include the review and interpretation of supplementary test data (i.e. antenna patterns, EMI/EMC reports, Software Version Description documents, interrogation management schemes, etc.). Communicates with external program offices to collect required test data, coordinate test plans, evaluate test results, and determine if product design and/or integration meets DoD standards and performance expectations. Monitors progress of assigned projects from initiation through certification, ensuring continuous communication with all stakeholders. Identify all failures, deviations, or discrepancies against technical standards and test requirements in a discrepancy report. Utilizes technical writing abilities to prepare final certification package, allowing government customers to make decisions on system suitability for certification.
Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor.
Basic Qualifications:
Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering or eight (8) years of experience in IFF/Radio Frequency (RF).
System signal flow and troubleshooting experience utilizing various IFF/RF test equipment.
Experience supporting DoD weapons systems, communications equipment, or testing in lab environments.
Ability to monitor and manage progress of multiple projects and continually update internal databases.
Ability to move, lift and carry objects weighing up to 50lbs.
Ability to travel out of local area 25% of calendar year if needed.
Security Clearance Requirement: Active Secret Clearance
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience working with Simple Key Loaders (SKLs), loading cryptographic keys, or operating/maintaining avionics equipment on DoD weapons systems.
User experience maintaining, testing, or operating IFF, GPS/PNT, and/or Link-16 capabilities.
Required Education: Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering or eight (8) years of experience in IFF/RF
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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.
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