Cryptologic Test Engineer

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As a part of KBR’s Intel group, you work on some of the toughest, most interesting problems. You work with some of the top experts in the industry and for some of the most crucial National missions.

In this SETA role, you use your expertise to test space cryptographic solutions for the National Reconnaissance Office (NRO) in the Communications (COMM) Directorate.

A Systems Engineering Technical Advisor (SETA) provides technical expertise to the Government. By working together with your government customer, you have the opportunity to influence mission success to a greater degree than anywhere else. You will troubleshoot a problem one day and make recommendations on implementation the next.

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.

Key Responsibilities:

• Troubleshoot: Resolve COMSEC issues and anomalies
• Testing: Verification & Validation testing
• Performance: Develop, document, and execute test plans for performance, validation, etc.
• Solutions: Research, design, and test key management technologies and potential solutions
• Integration: Support integration of key management hardware, firmware, software
• Audit: Support regular cadence of audit and optimization tests
• Reporting: Ensure test plan and test report deliverables are written IAW customer specification
• Support: May need to support COMSEC account management after hours from time to time
• Technical Support: Support technical risk reduction tests
• Systems: Make recommendations for future systems

Work Environment:

• Location: On-site
• Travel Requirements: Minimal 20%
• Working Hours: Standard

Required Qualifications:

• Security Clearance: TS/SCI with Polygraph required
• Education: Bachelors in a STEM field and 5+ years’ experience with COMSEC / Crypto testing or Masters and 3+ years' experience or Associates and 7+ years' experience or HS and 9+ years' experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience: Military / DOD / IC space and ground experience 

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.

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.