Title:

Senior Test Instrumentation 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.

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.

Position Summary:

KBR  is seeking a Senior Test Instrumentation Engineer to join our team at Barksdale AFB in Shreveport, LA. Ideal candidate will live in the local area and work in the office daily.  US citizenship and the ability to obtain a Secret clearance are required. The Senior Test Instrumentation Engineer will support the 49TES’s Airborne Test Instrumentation Data System (ATIDS) foundational flight test instrumentation package, the Digital Separation Camera System (DSCS), and Telemetry Van instrumentation.

Key Responsibilities:

B-52 test instrumentation maintenance, design, architecture upgrades, equipment ordering, system calibration, pre-flight/post-flight inspection and operational checks, installation and removal.Collaborate with other test squadron’s test instrumentation personnel to upgrade the ATIDS system for greater capability, ease of use, maintainability, data transmission and synergy across the B-52 test enterprise.Collaborate with other test squadron’s test instrumentation personnel to design custom architecture for 49TES Telemetry Van to ensure real-time data integrity, data transmission, and safety communication.Candidate will train, mentor, direct work for three instrumentation technicians. 

Work Environment:

Location: OnsiteTravel Requirements: MinimalWorking Hours: Standard

Qualifications:

Required:

BS in Electrical Engineering or related fieldEngineering degree required, preferably electrical engineer or related.10+ years’ experience in aviation, DoD, and/or test instrumentation engineering experience.Experience working on B-52 is desired5 years of supervisory experience.Ability to acquire a Secret clearance, which requires U.S. citizenship

Desired:

MS in Electrical Engineering or related field.Active DoD Secret clearance

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 at KBR. Let's shape the future together.

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.