Engineering Technician VI

Trinzic; Jacksonville (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K plan

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

KBR is seeking an Engineering Technician VI to join the Mission Technology Solutions team in the United States. The role interfaces with Government technical personnel and leads on the FACSFAC Field Maintenance Contract for NAWCAD Wolf ATC/LS.

This position requires extensive engineering experience, ability to supervise lower level technicians, and a track record of solving complex design problems in challenging environments. Spin-off to Trinzic planned for January 2027.

Qualifications

• Requires an associate degree/technical school with 16+ years of experience or a high school diploma with 20+ years of experience.
• Minimum six years of experience including installation of ATC&LS equipment and engineering drawings.

Responsibilities

• Applies engineering principles to plan and complete projects of broad scope.
• Lead and supervise others on complex tasks as needed.
• Prepare designs and specifications for complex equipment and systems.
• Plan test setups and experiments to validate designs and improve performance.
• Coordinate fabrication of pilot models and test procedures.

Job description

Engineering Technician VI

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.

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 an Engineering Technician VI to join our Team. In this role you will serve as the primary interface and point of contract with Government technical personnel. Functions as off-site lead on the FACSFAC Field Maintenance Contract supporting the NAWCAD Wolf Air Traffic Control and Landing Systems Division.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Applies engineering principles to independently plan and accomplish complete projects or studies of broad scope and complexity.
• Complexity of assignments typically requires considerable creativity and judgment to devise approaches to accomplish work, resolve design and operational problems, and make decisions in situations where standard engineering methods, procedures, and techniques may not be applicable.
• Consults with supervisor or professional engineer to solicit advice on unusual or controversial problems or policy matters. Completed work is reviewed for compliance with overall project objectives.
• This position may supervise or train and be assisted by lower level technicians and performs one or a combination of the following: a. Prepares designs and specifications for various complex equipment or systems such as heating systems in office buildings or new electronic components such as solid state devices for instrumentation equipment. b. Plans approaches to solve design problems; conceives and recommends new design techniques; resolves design problems with contract personnel; and assures compatibility of design with other parts of the system. c. Designs and coordinates test set-ups and experiments to prove or disprove the feasibility of preliminary design; uses untried and untested measurement techniques; and improves the performance of the equipment; and may advise equipment users on redesign to solve unique operational deficiencies. d. Plans approach and conducts various experiments to develop equipment or systems characterized by difficult performance requirements because of conflicting attributes such as versatility, size, and ease of operation or an unusual combination of techniques or components.
• Arranges for fabrication of pilot models and determines test procedures and design of special test equipment.

Basic Qualifications

• Associates Degree/Technical School & 16 years of experience. OR High School Diploma & 20 years of experience.
• Must have at least six years of experience must include the installation of ATC&LS equipment and design, preparation, and modification of engineering documents and drawings

This is an SCA Position.

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 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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