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

Summary

I’m a systems and software engineer with over two decades of experience in the defense industry, supporting DoD test and training organizations in both government and industry roles. My background includes software development, systems engineering, team leadership, and infrastructure support for distributed military systems.

I began my career in 2002 as a computer scientist for NAVAIR at the Point Mugu Sea Range, supporting range systems and distributed exercises. In 2005, I transitioned to industry, holding engineering roles at Cubic and BAE Systems before joining KBR (via Wyle) in 2013. Since 2007, I’ve supported the Test Resource Management Center (TRMC), focusing on live, virtual, and constructive (LVC) integration and communication interface development for the Joint Mission Environment Test Capability (JMETC).

I’ve designed, built, and supported tools used across DoD test ranges, trained hundreds of engineers on TENA and interface modeling, and led software teams delivering C++/Qt applications on Windows and Linux. My work bridges technical engineering with mission-oriented coordination – helping programs address evolving T&E requirements.

Today, my role at KBR includes supporting AI-focused initiatives for JMETC. This includes evaluating emerging technologies, aligning capabilities with T&E mission areas, and helping the community adopt AI to improve productivity and support test and evaluation of AI-enabled systems.

I hold a B.S. in Computer Science from CSU Chico and a Master of Engineering in Systems Engineering from Colorado State University.

Experience

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

  • Provide engineering and AI-related strategic support to the DoD Test Resource Management Center (TRMC) and the Joint Mission Environment Test Capability (JMETC) program.
  • Lead technical efforts focused on live, virtual, and constructive (LVC) integration, interface modeling, and distributed systems architecture for DoD test environments.
  • Support adoption and integration of AI-enabled technologies into DoD T&E infrastructure, including process improvement, capability assessments, and cross-agency coordination.
  • Design and support distributed software tools used across military test ranges; technologies include C++, Qt, and Linux/Windows environments.
  • Deliver training on TENA middleware, interface development, and data modeling to hundreds of engineers across U.S. government and contractor organizations.
  • Act as a technical liaison across teams, bridging strategic goals with engineering execution to support evolving T&E needs.

Software Engineer, BAE Systems, October 2007 – September 2013

  •  Supported TRMC and JMETC by providing technical support for distributed testing and communication interfaces using TENA.
  • Contributed to international T&E infrastructure growth by supporting beta testing, developing experimental applications, and coordinating with labs via DoD networks.
  • Designed and deployed a distributed network performance testing/reporting tool using Red Hat Linux and Python, supporting nightly diagnostics across an international DoD network.
  • Developed a Linux-based bootable disk for secure, portable network testing and troubleshooting in DoD environments.

Software Engineer, Cubic Applications, April 2005 – September 2007

  • Led a software team supporting the integration of LVC systems for military training environments, including sensor and simulation interfaces.
  • Created specialized software tools to accelerate the development and testing of TENA-based systems.
  • Provided technical training on distributed architecture and middleware to internal and external engineering teams.

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

  •  Developed a web-based distributed systems monitoring capability using Red Hat Linux, Apache, MySQL, PHP, C++, and TENA – resulting in greater system health visibility during nationally distributed military training exercises.
  • Provided engineering and operational support for distributed military training exercises.

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.