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Mid-Level Systems Test Engineer

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Mid-Level Systems Test Engineer

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We are a company of innovators, thinkers, creators, explorers, volunteers, and dreamers. But we all share one goal: to improve the world responsibly and safely.

The Mission Systems Operation Contract (MSOC) has an excellent opportunity for a System Test Engineer to join the team of testers responsible for testing the baseline software releases used in NASA Johnson Space Center's Mission Control Center (MCC). The applicant will work in a dynamic team environment, and will be responsible for working with the NASA customer, users, software engineers, and commercial and international partners to capture and understand system requirements, operations concepts, and develop test plans and procedures for execution.

Primary Responsibilities include:
Responsible for decomposing system architecture requirements and developing test procedures to verify the requirements, which requires technical planning, reviewing requirements, development of a test plan supported by detailed test procedures, executing test procedures, and documenting actual test results against expected results. In addition, system test team members evaluate alternatives including cost and risk, supportability, and analyses for total systems. Requirements verification can be accomplished using one or more methodologies including test, demonstration, inspection, or analysis. Additional test duties include performing systems requirements analysis, functional analysis, timeline analysis, trade studies, requirements allocation and interface definition, technical management, integration, and quality assurance, which includes assisting in peer reviews of test products to ensure quality results.

Qualifications:
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE: Typically requires BS in Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Math or other related area with 0-2 years of direct experience in the area of unit testing or system testing.

Required Skills:
Previous experience with automation, Linux, and Python
Previous experience with ground system software testing
Operational experience with software testing
Leadership skills
Strong coordination and communication skills, both oral and written
Capability to support schedules and to meet deadlines
Ability to work as part of a team or as an individual contributor
Perform maintenance and enhancement to existing test procedures
Development of new automated and manual test plans
Excellent interpersonal skills
Strong initiative, teamwork and problem solving skills
Ability to plan, maintain schedules, and push to meet deadlines
Detail-oriented
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and professionally represent the program
Highly motivated individual willing to learn and apply new concepts, tools, and software

Day to day duties may include the following:
Updating baseline procedures in DOORS
Automating test tools and script maintenance
Support configurations and timelines for DITs (Development Integration Tests) and SRTs (System Release Tests)
Peer Review
Document issues by submitting IRs in Service Now
CR (change request) evaluations
Research & develop new test steps for new or modified capabilities
Plan test objectives for test runs
Support Team and Section meetings

Desired Skills:
Understanding of NASA Requirements
Understanding of generic computer systems and LANs
Knowledge of the Mission Control Center Sub-Systems
Experience with ServiceNow
Familiarity with software development lifecycle
Understanding of data structures
Data Science and Statistical learning
Data Programming

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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Inclusion and Diversity at KBR

At KBR, we are passionate about our people, sustainability, 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 more inclusive and diverse company. That commitment is central to our team of team's philosophy and fosters an environment of real collaboration across cultures and locations. Our individual differences and perspectives bring enhanced value to our teams and help us develop solutions for the most challenging problems. We understand that by embracing those differences and working together, we are more innovative, more resilient, and safer. We Deliver - Together.

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INCLUSION AND DIVERSITY AT KBR

At KBR, we are passionate about our people, sustainability, 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 more inclusive and diverse company. That commitment is central to our team of team's philosophy and fosters an environment of real collaboration across cultures and locations. Our individual differences and perspectives bring enhanced value to our teams and help us develop solutions for the most challenging problems. We understand that by embracing those differences and working together, we are more innovative, more resilient, and safer.

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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