Network Systems Test Engineer

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Network Systems Test Engineer

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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?

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  Innovative Projects: KBR's work is at the forefront of engineering, logistics, operations, science, program management, mission IT and cybersecurity solutions.

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  Collaborative Environment: Be part of a dynamic team that thrives on collaboration and innovation, fostering a supportive and intellectually stimulating workplace.

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  Impactful Work: Your contributions will be pivotal in designing and optimizing defense systems that ensure national security and shape the future of space defense.

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Key Responsibilities:

KBR is actively seeking a full-time Network Systems Test Engineer supporting US Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM) NC3 Enterprise Center (NEC) Systems Engineering and Integration (SE&I).

The SE&I Division serves as the principal enterprise systems engineering, enterprise architecture, and technical authority for the Nuclear Command, Control, and Communications (NC3) Enterprise within the Department of Defense. As the lead NC3 Systems Engineering and Integration (SE&I) arm of the NC3 Enterprise Center, the division applies and remains up to date on systems engineering best practices and translates mission and operational requirements into appropriate technical specifications and solutions. SE&I also has the responsibility to apply established standards and, when necessary, develop new standards to ensure seamless interoperability across the NC3 enterprise.

This is a full-time, on-site opportunity at Fort Meade, MD.

Responsibilities:

The Network Systems Test Engineer will:

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  Work with proprietary software to perform vulnerability, analytical, and technical assessments on NC3 systems.

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  Execute tests to determine network performance, voice and video quality, and overall communications and backup system effectiveness in unclassified and classified environments (to TS/SCI).

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  Based on test results, perform Root Cause Analysis (RCA) for test case failures.

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  Using proprietary software, conduct tests to determine performance of NC3 communication systems, including secure and non-secure voice, data, and video communications services for classified and unclassified environments

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  Provide specialized engineering, test, and evaluation assistance, and develop and/or leverage, integrate, and modify existing (i.e., GOTS or COTS) tools.

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  Assist in refinement of the video testing solution, test cases, test procedures, test plans, data analysis methodologies, and video and network performance testing.

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Work Environment:

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  Location: On-site

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  Travel Requirements: Minimal 0-20%

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  Working Hours: Standard

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Qualifications:

Required:

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  Must possess an active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility at the time of application.

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  Master's degree in one of the following fields: Engineering, Computer Science, or an educational equivalent.

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  3 years of relevant experience in the following:

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  Providing tests and evaluations of hardware and/or software development. Developing and documenting test plans and procedures, conducting testing, and evaluating and documenting results.

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  Preparing studies, plans, and analyses in support of a program.

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  Network Testing

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  Hands-on experience testing systems to determine network performance using proprietary and/or standard testing tools (e.g., Wireshark, Iperf, Jitter/Latency).

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  Experience testing secure/unsecure voice, video, and data communication systems.

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  Experience testing and evaluating the effectiveness of systems continuity of operations.

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  Experience understanding and maintaining systems configurations in classified lab environments. Testing & Evaluation

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  Experience developing and executing test plans, procedures, and test cases.

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  Background in root cause analysis (RCA) methodologies.

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  Ability to work with and, as required, modify automated test workflows written in proprietary test tools.

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  Familiarity with data collection and analysis methodologies, including scripting (e.g., Python, PowerShell, Bash) that may require modification/refinement.

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Desired:

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  Experience supporting USSTRATCOM, NC3, or National Leadership Command Capability (NLCC) mission areas.

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  Prior work in a DoD test lab or operational environment.

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Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40hrs

Compensation: Salary for the Maryland area is $123,000 for this position.

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 KBRAt 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.