Engineering Technician

KBR Careers; Warner Robins (GA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

KBR in Warner Robins, GA is seeking an Engineering Technician to support hands-on testing, inspections, troubleshooting, and operations for C-130J/H aircraft systems, including avionics, propulsion, and propeller assemblies. You will work closely with engineers on evaluations and sustainment activities.

Candidate should have technical degree or equivalent military/industry experience and experience with C-130J/H systems; you will assist with installations, wiring, and system verifications, while

Qualifications

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

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.

Skills

C-130J/H avionics experience

Propulsion systems experience

Wiring diagrams interpretation

Education

Technical degree or equivalent military/industry experience

Job description

Title

Engineering Technician

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.

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