C-130 Avionics SME: Systems Integration & Modernization

KBR Careers; Warner Robins (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

KBR is hiring 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.

The role leads system design, troubleshooting and upgrades such as ADS-B, GPS/INS, TACAN, CNS/ATM and cockpit modernization, while contributing to ground and flight test plans, certification activities and airworthiness assessments.

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 and data buses.

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

Education

Bachelor’s degree in technical field

Job description

KBR is hiring 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.

The role leads system design, troubleshooting and upgrades such as ADS-B, GPS/INS, TACAN, CNS/ATM and cockpit modernization, while contributing to ground and flight test plans, certification activities and airworthiness assessments.