Systems Engineer, Test & Validation Laboratory Hardware Support (part-time)

Trinzic; Beavercreek (OH); On-site; USD 76,000 - 96,000; Part time

Job summary

KBR seeks a Systems Engineer for its Test & Validation Laboratory Hardware Support (part-time). The role focuses on maintaining and sustaining lab hardware, simulation infrastructure, and equipment to ensure readiness for test, evaluation, and mission rehearsal activities.

The selected candidate will troubleshoot hardware, support system integration, and coordinate maintenance with engineers, software developers, and government stakeholders to keep systems available and reliable.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related technical field.
• 8+ years of relevant engineering experience.
• Experience with hardware-intensive systems or lab environments.
• Active Secret security clearance required.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, troubleshoot, repair, and upgrade laboratory hardware systems.
• Perform preventative and corrective maintenance on servers, workstations, networking equipment, displays, racks, storage systems.
• Diagnose hardware failures and coordinate replacement or repair activities.
• Monitor hardware lifecycle status and provide refresh recommendations.
• Support installation, integration, and configuration of new hardware components.
• Assist with system connectivity, testing activities, and overall lab operations.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Independent work

Active Secret Clearance

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related technical field

Tools

Rack-mounted systems

Networking equipment

Job description

Title: Systems Engineer, Test & Validation Laboratory Hardware Support (part-time)

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.

Position Title: Systems Engineer, Test & Validation Laboratory Hardware Support (part-time)

The Systems Test & Validation Laboratory Hardware Support Engineer will provide part-time engineering support to a KBR and U.S. Air Force Simulation Test and Validation Laboratories. The primary responsibility of this position is maintaining and sustaining lab hardware, simulation infrastructure, and supporting equipment to ensure continuous operational readiness for test, evaluation, and mission rehearsal activities.

The selected candidate will serve as a senior technical resource responsible for hardware troubleshooting, system integration, configuration management, and maintenance of government-furnished and contractor-owned equipment supporting simulation and test environments. This role will work closely with engineers, software developers, simulation operators and government stakeholders to ensure laboratory systems remain available, reliable, and capable of supporting program objectives.

Responsibilities:

Hardware Maintenance & Sustainment

• Maintain, troubleshoot, repair, and upgrade laboratory hardware systems supporting simulation, testing, and validation activities.
• Perform preventative and corrective maintenance on servers, workstations, networking equipment, displays, racks, storage systems, and associated peripherals.
• Diagnose hardware failures and coordinate replacement or repair activities to minimize system downtime.
• Monitor hardware lifecycle status and provide recommendations for refresh or modernization efforts.
• Support installation, integration, and configuration of new hardware components.

Simulation Lab Operations Support

• Ensure simulation environments remain operational and available for scheduled test events.
• Support setup, tear-down, and reconfiguration of laboratory systems for test execution.
• Assist with system connectivity, equipment checkout, and operational readiness activities.
• Support troubleshooting efforts during test events and exercises.

Systems Engineering & Integration

• Support integration of hardware and software components within simulation and test architectures.
• Document system configurations, interfaces, dependencies, and engineering changes.
• Participate in technical reviews, design discussions, and configuration control activities.
• Evaluate impacts of proposed hardware and infrastructure changes.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, or related technical field.
• 8+ years of relevant engineering experience.
• Experience supporting complex hardware-intensive systems or laboratory environments.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision.
• An active Secret Security Clearance is required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting USAF, DoD, AFRL, AFLCMC, AFOTEC, or similar organizations.
• Experience working in Modeling & Simulation (M&S) environments.
• Familiarity with enterprise computing infrastructure.
• Experience supporting hardware used for test and evaluation activities.
• Experience with rack-mounted systems, networking equipment, and laboratory infrastructure.
• Active Top Secret Clearance.

Desired Competencies

• Systems Integration
• Hardware Sustainment
• Technical Troubleshooting
• Configuration Management
• Laboratory Operations
• Customer Engagement
• Technical Leadership
• Communication Skills

Expected Commitment

• Approximately 20 hours per week (0.5 FTE).
• Flexible schedule coordinated with laboratory testing requirements.
• On-site presence required to support hardware maintenance and laboratory operations.

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.

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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.