Engineering Technician

Trinzic; Lexington Park (MD); On-site; USD 48,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

KBR is seeking an Engineering Technician to support EMC and E3 testing activities for unmanned aircraft systems at Naval Air Station Patuxent River, Maryland. This role provides hands-on technical support for test planning, setup, execution, and documentation within DoD aviation programs and advanced unmanned platforms.

The position requires daily on-site work in laboratory, hangar, and aircraft testing environments, collaborating with engineers and government personnel to ensure EMI

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Minimum three (3) years of experience supporting unmanned aircraft systems.
• Experience supporting aircraft testing, integration, maintenance, or operational activities.
• U.S. Citizenship required. Active Secret Security Clearance required.
• Ability to work on-site at Patuxent River, Maryland.

Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on support for EMC and E3 testing activities involving unmanned aircraft systems, avionics, support equipment, and associated weapon systems.
• Assist with test setup, instrumentation installation, operational checks, equipment configuration, and execution of test procedures supporting aircraft qualification and evaluation efforts.
• Support engineers and government personnel during test events by performing equipment operation, troubleshooting, data collection, documentation, and maintenance of test records.
• Collaborate with engineering teams, government personnel, and program stakeholders to ensure successful execution of EMC/E3 testing objectives.

Skills

EMC testing

E3 testing

Unmanned aircraft systems

Test instrumentation

Data collection

On-site support

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Test equipment

Instrumentation installation

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.

We are seeking an Engineering Technician to support Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) and Electromagnetic Environmental Effects (E3) testing activities for unmanned aircraft systems at Naval Air Station Patuxent River, Maryland. This position provides hands-on technical support for test planning, setup, execution, and documentation efforts supporting Department of Defense aviation programs and advanced unmanned aircraft platforms. Working as part of a high-operational-tempo team, the selected candidate will support efforts to assess electromagnetic interference (EMI) susceptibility and electromagnetic protection of aircraft platforms, support equipment, avionics systems, and associated mission systems. This position requires daily on-site support in laboratory, hangar, and aircraft testing environments.

Roles And Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on support for EMC and E3 testing activities involving unmanned aircraft systems, avionics, support equipment, and associated weapon systems. Assist with test setup, instrumentation installation, operational checks, equipment configuration, and execution of test procedures supporting aircraft qualification and evaluation efforts.
• Support engineers and government personnel during test events by performing equipment operation, troubleshooting, data collection, documentation, and maintenance of test records. Assist with preparation of aircraft and supporting systems for laboratory and operational test activities.
• Support evaluation of electromagnetic interference susceptibility, electromagnetic compatibility performance, and system integration requirements. Ensure test activities are conducted in accordance with approved procedures, technical requirements, security requirements, and safety standards.
• Maintain test equipment, assist with configuration management efforts, and support development of technical reports, test records, and other program documentation. Collaborate with engineering teams, government personnel, and program stakeholders to ensure successful execution of EMC/E3 testing objectives.

Basic Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Minimum three (3) years of experience supporting unmanned aircraft systems(examples: MQ-25 Stingray, MQ-9 Reaper, MQ-1C Gray Eagle, RQ-4 Global Hawk, RQ-21 Blackjack, MQ-4C Triton, XQ-58 Valkyrie, Air Launched Effects (ALE), Navy and Marine Corps tactical UAS programs, or other unmanned aircraft system).
• Experience supporting aircraft testing, integration, maintenance, or operational activities.
• U.S. Citizenship required. Active Secret Security Clearance required.
• Ability to work on-site at Patuxent River, Maryland.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting EMC, EMI, E3, or related aircraft test programs.
• Experience supporting NAVAIR or Department of Defense aviation programs.
• Familiarity with aircraft instrumentation and data collection systems.
• Prior military aviation or unmanned systems experience.
• Experience operating within secure government environments.

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

CWS, 9 hour days with every other Friday off. Occasional overtime.

Travel:

Potential travel less than 10%.

Compensation:

$35/hr-65/hr (depending on level of technician) The offered rate will be based on the selected candidate’s location, knowledge, skills, abilities, and/or experience, contract affordability, and in consideration of internal parity.

Additional Compensation:

KBR may offer bonuses, commissions, or other forms of compensation to certain job titles or levels per internal policy or contractual designation. Additional compensation may be in the form of a sign-on bonus, relocation benefits, short-term incentives, long-term incentives, or discretionary payments for exceptional performance.

KBR Benefits :

KBR offers a selection of competitive lifestyle benefits which could include 401K plan with company match, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, AD&D, flexible spending account, disability, paid time off, or flexible work schedule. We support career advancement through professional training and development

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’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.