Engineering Technician

KBR Careers; Warner Robins (GA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

KBR Careers is seeking an Engineering Technician based in Warner Robins, Georgia. This role supports hands-on testing, inspections, troubleshooting, and operations for C-130J and C-130H aircraft systems. Responsibilities include conducting tests, aiding in system installations, and maintaining safety standards.

The ideal candidate has a technical degree or equivalent military experience, along with knowledge of avionics and propulsion systems. Join KBR as they commit to equal opportunity in the workplace.

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 and engineering documentation.

Responsibilities

• Perform inspections, testing, troubleshooting, and setup on C-130J/H systems.
• Assist with system installations, prototype builds, and wiring harness fabrication.
• Conduct hands-on work with propeller systems and maintain tools safely.
• Support engineering teams during ground tests and interpret technical orders.

Skills

C-130J/H avionics experience

Propulsion systems knowledge

Technical documentation interpretation

Education

Technical degree or equivalent military/industry experience

Job description

Engineering Technician

KBR is seeking a skilled Engineering Technician 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.

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.

Reference: R2125331