Javelin T&E Engineer
KBR Careers, Huntsville, AL, United States
KBR’s Defense and Technology Solutions division delivers mission engineering solutions for critical U.S. Army programs, specializing in aviation and ground systems, integrated air and missile defense, and threat and target systems. As a trusted partner of the U.S. Department of Defense, KBR’s division provides innovative, technology-driven solutions to enhance national security and ensures secure, effective, and mission‑ready capabilities worldwide.
Job Summary
Aged Test & Evaluation Engineer will support the Tactical Aviation & Ground Munitions (TAGM) Project Office in Huntsville, AL, by planning, executing, and analyzing developmental and operational test activities for the Javelin Close Combat Missile System. The role ensures the weapon’s fire‑and‑forget guidance, lethality, survivability, and platform integration performance are thoroughly assessed and verified throughout the system lifecycle.
Roles and Responsibilities
Develop T&E strategies, test plans, safety releases, and data‑collection requirements in accordance with Army and DoD test policies.
Plan and coordinate flight tests, ground firings, environmental tests, seeker characterization events, and system‑level integration activities for the Javelin missile and Command Launch Unit (CLU).
Execute test events at government ranges, ensuring compliance with safety, technical, and operational requirements.
Analyze telemetry data, seeker performance, missile flight dynamics, warhead effects, and system interface behavior to evaluate requirement compliance and system effectiveness.
Support hardware‑in‑the‑loop (HWIL) testing and digital simulations for risk reduction and design validation.
Collaborate with test centers, platform program offices, engineers, logisticians, quality teams, and industry partners to ensure test readiness and successful execution.
Participate in failure investigations, root‑cause analyses, and corrective action processes for anomalies identified during testing.
Prepare technical documentation, including reports, briefings, and milestone review materials for program leadership and stakeholders.
Basic Qualifications
5+ years of related technical experience.
Bachelor’s degree in aerospace, mechanical, electrical, systems engineering or related technical field.
Ability to obtain and/or maintain a DoD secret clearance.
Experience with Test & Evaluation (T&E).
Preferred Qualifications
Experience supporting Javelin weapons testing, missile flight tests, or system‑level verification activities.
Proficiency with data analysis tools such as MATLAB, Python, telemetry visualization systems, or equivalent.
Understanding of infrared seekers, guidance and control fundamentals, missile subsystems, or soldier‑launched weapon systems.
Familiarity with Army developmental/operational test processes and T&E planning frameworks.
Strong communication and coordination skills for working with cross‑functional technical and test teams.
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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Job Summary
Aged Test & Evaluation Engineer will support the Tactical Aviation & Ground Munitions (TAGM) Project Office in Huntsville, AL, by planning, executing, and analyzing developmental and operational test activities for the Javelin Close Combat Missile System. The role ensures the weapon’s fire‑and‑forget guidance, lethality, survivability, and platform integration performance are thoroughly assessed and verified throughout the system lifecycle.
Roles and Responsibilities
Develop T&E strategies, test plans, safety releases, and data‑collection requirements in accordance with Army and DoD test policies.
Plan and coordinate flight tests, ground firings, environmental tests, seeker characterization events, and system‑level integration activities for the Javelin missile and Command Launch Unit (CLU).
Execute test events at government ranges, ensuring compliance with safety, technical, and operational requirements.
Analyze telemetry data, seeker performance, missile flight dynamics, warhead effects, and system interface behavior to evaluate requirement compliance and system effectiveness.
Support hardware‑in‑the‑loop (HWIL) testing and digital simulations for risk reduction and design validation.
Collaborate with test centers, platform program offices, engineers, logisticians, quality teams, and industry partners to ensure test readiness and successful execution.
Participate in failure investigations, root‑cause analyses, and corrective action processes for anomalies identified during testing.
Prepare technical documentation, including reports, briefings, and milestone review materials for program leadership and stakeholders.
Basic Qualifications
5+ years of related technical experience.
Bachelor’s degree in aerospace, mechanical, electrical, systems engineering or related technical field.
Ability to obtain and/or maintain a DoD secret clearance.
Experience with Test & Evaluation (T&E).
Preferred Qualifications
Experience supporting Javelin weapons testing, missile flight tests, or system‑level verification activities.
Proficiency with data analysis tools such as MATLAB, Python, telemetry visualization systems, or equivalent.
Understanding of infrared seekers, guidance and control fundamentals, missile subsystems, or soldier‑launched weapon systems.
Familiarity with Army developmental/operational test processes and T&E planning frameworks.
Strong communication and coordination skills for working with cross‑functional technical and test teams.
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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