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Sustainment Test Engineer

KBR, Inc.
Colorado, CO Full Time
POSTED ON 8/5/2025 CLOSED ON 9/3/2025

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Sustainment Test Engineer

Belong. Connect. Grow. with KBR!

KBR’s National Security Solutions team provides high-end engineering and advanced technology solutions to our customers in the intelligence and national security communities. In this position, your work will have a profound impact on the country’s most critical role – protecting our national security.

KBR is seeking a motivated and experienced, Sustainment Test Engineer to join our team in Colorado Springs, CO.

KBR is the prime contractor on the Military Satellite Communications (MILSATCOM) Systems Engineering, Integration and Test (MSEIT) contract. By applying to this position, you are in consideration for KBR employment; however, you also have the option to be hired by one of our subcontractor partners.

The MSEIT effort provides leading-edge Systems Engineering & Integration (SE&I) for the United States Space Force’s (USSF) Space Systems Command (SSC). We acquire state-of-the-art Military and Commercial Satellite Communications (SATCOM) and Nuclear Command, Control and Communications (NC3) systems, providing global secure, survivable, and protected communications for our nation’s warfighters. We seek technical individuals who will thrive in a highly collaborative work environment of small teams, using the most modern tools and methodologies to tackle the challenges of integrating complex space and ground communications systems. Join our high-functioning, high-performing MSEIT Sustainment IPT located at Peterson Space Force Base (PSFB) and be an important part of directly supporting the Joint and Allied operational warfighting community, currently employing MILSATCOM and NC3 space systems, terminals and software applications worldwide.

The MILSATCOM Systems Engineering, Integration, and Test (MSEIT) effort provides leading edge Systems Engineering & Integration (SE&I) for the US Space Force’s Space Systems Center (SSC). We support the Space Force’s acquisition of state of the art satellite communications systems, providing global secure, survivable, and protected communications for our nation’s warfighters. We seek technical individuals who will thrive in a highly collaborative work environment of small teams, using the most modern tools and methodologies to tackle the challenges of integrating complex space and ground communications systems.

Why Join Us?

  • Innovative Projects: KBR’s work is at the forefront of engineering, logistics, operations, science, program management, mission IT and cybersecurity solutions.
  • Collaborative Environment: Be part of a dynamic team that thrives on collaboration and innovation, fostering a supportive and intellectually stimulating workplace.
  • Impactful Work: Your contributions will be pivotal in designing and optimizing defense systems that ensure national security and shape the future of space defense

Key Responsibilities

  • Be an integral stakeholder for testing new MPSS features while working closely with the government customer and prime contractor
  • Create test designs, develop Detailed Test Procedures (DTP), oversee factory testing, execute in-house, government independent testing, and produce/present test reports and findings
  • Use their extensive MPSS experience and expertise to translate and apply knowledge of various MPSS application modules to update system configuration diagrams, conduct engineering studies, generate technical white papers, facilitate troubleshooting, and provide deficiency analysis
  • Identify and isolate software or hardware defects to evaluate/assess system modifications for shortfalls or interoperability issues and provide technical assessments to the government customer
  • Potential for travel approximately 20%

Work Environment

Location: On-site

Travel Requirements: Moderate

Working Hours: Standard

Qualifications

Required:

  • Possess a DoD Secret clearance
  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering, mathematics, physics, computer science, or similar STEM discipline; direct experience of 10 years can be used in lieu of technical degree
  • 5 years of experience working with military or DoD civilian clients/managing professional relationships
  • 5 years of experience with MPSS, MPE equipment, and troubleshooting
  • Excellent written, verbal communications and presentation skills
  • Must be a motivated, self-starter capable of autonomous on-the-job learning/improvement
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
  • Excellent written, verbal communications and presentation skills

Desired

  • 3 years of experience handling Communications Security (COMSEC) materials and devices
  • Knowledge of DoD mission system sustainment
  • Specific experience operating or maintaining the Family of Beyond Line-of-Sight Terminals (FAB-T)
  • Experience with working in a highly competitive multi-contractor environment
  • International Council on Systems Engineering (INCOSE) Certification (i.e., ASEP, CSEP, ESEP)
  • Be able to attain a TS/SCI clearance

Basic Compensation: $119,000-$149,000 in Colorado

The offered rate will be based on the selected candidate’s knowledge, skills, abilities and/or experience and in consideration of internal parity.

Ready to Make a Difference? If you’re excited about making a significant impact in the field of space defense and working on projects that matter, we encourage you to apply and join our team.

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.

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.

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