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Chris Juszak | https://www.linkedin.com/in/juszak/

Summary

I’m a systems and software engineer with experience across the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) test and training community. My background spans software development, systems engineering, team leadership, and infrastructure support for distributed military systems, with a focus on live, virtual, and constructive (LVC) integration and communications interface development.

I began my career in 2002 as a computer scientist with Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) at the Point Mugu Sea Range, supporting range systems and distributed exercises. In 2005, I moved to industry, serving in engineering roles at Cubic and BAE Systems, then joined KBR (via Wyle) in 2013. Since 2007, I have supported the Test Resource Management Center (TRMC), focused on LVC integration and interface development for the Joint Mission Environment Test Capability (JMETC).

I have designed, built, and supported tools used across DoD test ranges, trained engineers on the Test and Training Enabling Architecture (TENA) and interface modeling, and led software teams delivering C++/Qt applications for Windows and Linux. My work bridges hands-on engineering and mission-oriented coordination, helping programs address evolving test and evaluation (T&E) requirements through architecture support, systems integration, and modernization efforts.

Today at KBR, I provide architecture and systems integration support to TRMC, evaluate emerging technologies, align capabilities to T&E mission areas, and help teams modernize workflows. My scope includes planning and collaboration, process improvement, concept of operations (CONOPS) and use-case development, and solutions engineering, partnering with TRMC leaders to acquire solutions that combine commercial and in-house resources. I hold a B.S. in Computer Science from California State University, Chico, and a Master of Engineering in Systems Engineering from Colorado State University.

Experience

Systems Engineer, Wyle / KBR Inc., September 2013 – present

I provide engineering and Artificial Intelligence (AI) focused support to the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) Test Resource Management Center (TRMC) and the Joint Mission Environment Test Capability (JMETC), with an emphasis on test and evaluation (T&E) modernization and distributed test environments.

  • Lead technical efforts supporting live, virtual, and constructive (LVC) integration, interface modeling, and distributed systems architecture for DoD test environments.
  • Support adoption of AI-enabled capabilities across T&E infrastructure through process improvement, capability assessments, and cross-organization coordination.
  • Design, develop, and sustain distributed software tools used across military test ranges, primarily in C++/Qt on Windows and Linux.
  • Deliver training on the Test and Training Enabling Architecture (TENA) middleware, interface development, and data modeling for government and contractor engineering teams.
  • Serve as a technical liaison across stakeholders, translating strategic objectives into executable engineering work aligned to evolving T&E needs.

Software Engineer, BAE Systems, October 2007 – September 2013

I supported the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) Test Resource Management Center (TRMC) and the Joint Mission Environment Test Capability (JMETC) by delivering technical solutions for distributed test and evaluation (T&E) and communication interfaces, including work leveraging the Test and Training Enabling Architecture (TENA) middleware.

  • Provided engineering support for distributed testing and communications interface development using TENA.
  • Contributed to international T&E infrastructure growth through beta testing, experimental application development, and coordination with partner laboratories over DoD networks.
  • Designed and deployed a distributed network performance testing and reporting tool using Red Hat Linux and Python, enabling automated nightly diagnostics across an international DoD network.
  • Developed a Linux-based bootable toolkit to support secure, portable network testing and troubleshooting in DoD environments.

Software Engineer, Cubic Applications, April 2005 – September 2007

I led software efforts supporting integration of live, virtual, and constructive (LVC) systems for military training environments, including development and integration of sensor and simulation interfaces. I also built tooling and delivered training to accelerate delivery of distributed, middleware-based capabilities.

  • Led a software team supporting LVC integration for military training environments, including sensor and simulation interfaces.
  • Developed specialized tools that accelerated development and testing of Test and Training Enabling Architecture (TENA) based systems.
  • Delivered technical training on distributed architecture and middleware to internal teams and external partners.

Computer Scientist, Naval Air Systems Command, July 2002 to April 2005

I developed and supported distributed range and exercise systems at the Point Mugu Sea Range, with an emphasis on monitoring, operational readiness, and support to nationally distributed military training events.

  • Developed a web-based distributed systems monitoring capability using Red Hat Linux, Apache, MySQL, PHP, and C++, integrating with the Test and Training Enabling Architecture (TENA) middleware to improve system health visibility during nationally distributed military training exercises.
  • Provided engineering and operational support for distributed military training exercises, including troubleshooting and coordination across range and network teams.

Education

  • Master of Engineering, Systems Engineering, 2014, GPA: 4.0, Colorado State University
  • Bachelor of Science, Computer Science, 2000, GPA: 3.661, California State University

Skills

  • Leadership: Engineering team leadership (product development and support)
  • Architecture: Distributed LVC systems communications, interface modeling, design, and implementation
  • Engineering: Software development (using C++ and other programming languages)

For some information about my personal life, please see my about page.