C-130 Avionics SME

KBR Careers; Warner Robins (GA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

KBR Careers is looking for a C-130 Avionics Subject Matter Expert (SME) in Warner Robins, Georgia. You will support avionics system design, integration, troubleshooting, and modernization for C-130J digital avionics and legacy systems.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree in a technical field or 10 years of related experience, along with expertise in C-130J/H avionics systems and a strong understanding of aircraft wiring and data buses. Join us to enhance aviation technology.

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.
• Review and interpret wiring diagrams and avionics architecture documents.
• Conduct system-level troubleshooting for navigation and communication anomalies.

Skills

C-130J/H avionics systems

Avionics integration

Aircraft wiring

Data buses

Education

Bachelor’s degree in technical field or 10 years of related experience

Job description

Title

C-130 Avionics SME

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

Equal Opportunity Statement

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.