Small UAS Test Manager

Responsibilities

• Serve as the Test Manager for sUAS programs, planning and executing developmental and operational test activities
• Develop and maintain Test and Evaluation (T&E) strategies, plans, schedules, and reports in accordance with DoD guidance
• Advise Program Managers and IPT leads on test risk, technical maturity, and verification approaches
• Coordinate with prime contractors and government test organizations to define requirements and success criteria
• Plan and support flight and ground test activities, including travel to test sites, ranges, and labs
• Track and manage test issues, deficiencies, and corrective actions to ensure traceability to requirements
• Support program reviews and milestone decisions by providing actionable test status and risk assessments

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, physics, aviation, systems engineering, or a related technical discipline
• 7+ years of experience in test and evaluation, flight test, or systems engineering
• Experience with UAS or aerospace systems
• Working knowledge of DoD acquisition and T&E processes
• Ability to travel up to 20-50% to support test activities
• Active Secret clearance or the ability to obtain one

Preferred Qualifications

• Direct experience with Small UAS (Group 1–3) systems, payloads, datalinks, and autonomy
• Experience supporting Air Force or AFLCMC programs, test squadrons, or range operations
• Familiarity with MIL-STD test practices, airworthiness, and safety releases
• Experience presenting test results and risk assessments to senior government leadership
• Active Top Secret clearance or experience working in SCI/SAP environments

About the Company

KBR brings together the best and brightest to deliver science, technology, and engineering solutions that help governments and companies around the world accomplish their most critical missions and objectives. Our National Security Solutions team provides high-end engineering and advanced technology solutions to the intelligence and national security communities.