C-130 Avionics SME

KBR Careers; Warner Robins (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

KBR is seeking a C-130 Avionics SME to support avionics integration, modernization, and sustainment for C-130J and C-130H aircraft, including interfaces with NP2000, R391, and 54H60 electronic control units.

This role ensures avionics and propulsion-related systems operate safely, reliably, and in compliance with Air Force and OEM requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical field or 10 years of related experience.
• Experience with C-130J/H avionics systems and avionics-to-propeller control interfaces.
• Strong understanding of aircraft wiring, data buses, and avionics integration.

Responsibilities

• Support avionics system design, integration, troubleshooting, and modernization for C-130J digital avionics and C-130H legacy/modernized systems
• Review and interpret wiring diagrams, ICDs, avionics architecture documents, and MIL-STD-1553/ARINC data bus interfaces
• Evaluate avionics interfaces with propeller control systems, including EPCS, DECU, FADEC, and NP2000 electronic propeller controls
• Support avionics upgrades such as ADS-B, GPS/INS, TACAN, CNS/ATM, mission-computer enhancements, and cockpit modernization
• Conduct system-level troubleshooting for navigation, communication, flight-control, and mission-system anomalies
• Provide engineering input for ground/flight test procedures, certification activities, and airworthiness assessments
• Develop engineering documentation, test plans, and technical reports

Skills

C-130 avionics

Wiring diagrams

System integration

Data bus interfaces

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Job description

Title

C-130 Avionics SME

KBR is hiring an experienced C-130 Avionics SME to support avionics integration, modernization, and sustainment for C-130J and C-130H aircraft, including systems that interface with propeller control systems such as NP2000, R391, and 54H60 electronic control units. This role ensures avionics and propulsion-related systems operate safely, reliably, and in compliance with Air Force and OEM requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Support avionics system design, integration, troubleshooting, and modernization for C-130J digital avionics and C-130H legacy/modernized systems
• Review and interpret wiring diagrams, ICDs, avionics architecture documents, and MIL-STD-1553/ARINC data bus interfaces
• Evaluate avionics interfaces with propeller control systems, including EPCS, DECU, FADEC, and NP2000 electronic propeller controls
• Support avionics upgrades such as ADS-B, GPS/INS, TACAN, CNS/ATM, mission-computer enhancements, and cockpit modernization
• Conduct system-level troubleshooting for navigation, communication, flight-control, and mission-system anomalies
• Provide engineering input for ground/flight test procedures, certification activities, and airworthiness assessments
• Develop engineering documentation, test plans, and technical reports

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in technical field or 10 years of related experience
• Experience with C-130J/H avionics systems and avionics-to-propeller control interfaces
• Strong understanding of aircraft wiring, data buses, and avionics integration

Belong, Connect and Grow at KBR

At KBR, we are passionate about our people 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 People First company. That commitment is central to our team of team’s philosophy and fosters an environment where everyone can Belong, Connect and Grow. We Deliver – Together.

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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