Engineering Technician

Trinzic; Beavercreek Township (OH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

KBR is seeking an Engineering Technician to support hands-on testing, inspections, troubleshooting, and operations for C-130J/H aircraft systems at our Ohio facility. This role works directly with engineers to support system evaluations, modifications, and sustainment activities.

Candidates should be able to read wiring diagrams and engineering drawings, interpret technical orders, and maintain safety and quality standards while contributing to data collection and documentation.

Qualifications

• Technical degree or equivalent military/industry experience.
• Experience with C-130J/H avionics, propulsion, or propeller systems.
• Ability to read and interpret technical orders, wiring diagrams, and engineering documentation.

Responsibilities

• Perform inspections, testing, troubleshooting, and equipment setup on C-130J/H avionics, propulsion, and propeller systems.
• Assist with system installations, prototype builds, wiring harness fabrication, and configuration updates.
• Conduct hands-on work with propeller systems, including blade tracking, vibration checks, and control-system troubleshooting.
• Maintain tools, test equipment, and work environments in accordance with safety and quality standards.
• Support engineering teams during ground tests, functional checks, and system validations.

Skills

Read wiring diagrams

Interpret technical orders

Troubleshooting

Education

Technical degree or military/industry experience

Tools

C-130J/H avionics systems

Propulsion systems

Job description

Title: Engineering Technician

At KBR, we deliver science, technology and engineering solutions to governments and companies around the world. KBR employs approximately 37,000 people worldwide with customers in more than 85 countries and operations in over 28 countries. KBR is proud to work with its customers across the globe to provide technology, value-added services, and long-term operations and maintenance services to ensure consistent delivery with predictable results.

Trinzic is the future independent company to be created through the planned spin-off of KBR's Mission Technology Solutions business, expected in January 2027. Our people work at the frontier of what is possible, delivering solutions in challenging environments and advancing some of the world's highest-priority national security and space missions.

Backed by decades of mission success, deep expertise, and trusted partnerships, Trinzic will launch as a global organization with more than 18,000 employees supporting customers around the world. Join us at a defining moment and help shape the future of a company built to tackle complex challenges and make a meaningful impact.

Candidates who join KBR's Mission Technology Solutions business before the spin-off will transition to Trinzic when the separation is complete and will not need to reapply for employment.

KBR is seeking a skilled Engineering Technicians to support hands-on testing, inspections, troubleshooting, and technical operations for C-130J and C-130H aircraft systems, including avionics, propulsion, and propeller assemblies (54H60, NP2000, R391). This role works directly with engineers to support system evaluations, modifications, and sustainment activities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform inspections, testing, troubleshooting, and equipment setup on C-130J/H avionics, propulsion, and propeller systems Support data collection, technical documentation, and engineering evaluations for T56, AE2100, and propeller systems
• Assist with system installations, prototype builds, wiring harness fabrication, and configuration updates
• Conduct hands-on work with propeller systems, including blade tracking, vibration checks, and control-system troubleshooting Maintain tools, test equipment, and work environments in accordance with safety and quality standards
• Support engineering teams during ground tests, functional checks, and system validations Interpret technical orders, wiring diagrams, schematics, and engineering drawings

Qualifications

• Technical degree or equivalent military/industry experience
• Experience with C-130J/H avionics, propulsion, or propeller systems
• Ability to read and interpret technical orders, wiring diagrams, and engineering documentation

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.