Engineering Technician

KBR • Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD

86d • $60,000 - $80,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

KBR's National Security Solutions team provides high-end engineering and advanced technology solutions to our customers in the intelligence and national security communities. In this position, your work will have a profound impact on the country's most critical role - protecting our national security. Why Join Us? Innovative Projects: Cutting-edge software and hardware development for mission-critical systems. Collaborative Environment: Agile teams working across KBR sites and remote locations. Impactful Work: Supporting national defense and intelligence operations through advanced computing and hardware.

Requirements

• Basic knowledge of job procedures and tools obtained through work experience and may require vocational or technical education.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Ability to lift and carry at least 40lbs.
• Experience with basic electronic assembly tools, hand tools, and power tools.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to learn new technologies quickly.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a government security clearance.

Nice To Haves

• Associates degree in a related technical field, or attended a formal vocational education program.
• Experience with PNT hardware systems.
• Knowledge of inventory management processes.
• Knowledge of basic electrical and mechanical principles.
• Wire harness assembly.
• Soldering of electronic components and hardware.
• Experience with hardware design and prototyping tools.

Responsibilities

• Support Engineers in the design, development, modification, and improvement of products/processes.
• Receives instruction, guidance, and direction from Engineers and higher-level team members.
• Responsible for complex components of PNT systems and programs.
• Plans and develops logistics program activities from conceptual stage through life cycle of the product.
• Maintains and organizes parts, hardware systems, and equipment inventory.
• Responsible for maintaining work areas, labs, and storage areas for cleanliness and organization.
• Fabricate, assemble, and test PNT hardware and systems, ensuring high quality and performance.
• Troubleshoot, inspect, test, maintain, repair, and install PNT equipment and systems.
• Apply knowledge of basic electrical and mechanical theories to optimize hardware fabrication for PNT products.
• Utilize power tools, hand tools, and tools associated with electronic assemblies to streamline hardware fabrication processes and ensure high reliability.
• Performs assignments that are not completely standardized or prescribed, selects or adapts standard procedures or equipment, using fully applicable precedents.
• Stay up-to-date with emerging technologies and industry trends and apply them to enhance our products and services.

Benefits

• Competitive salary based on experience and role level.
• KBR may offer bonuses, commissions, or other forms of compensation to certain job titles or levels.
• Additional compensation may be in the form of sign on bonus, relocation benefits, short term incentives, long term incentives, or discretionary payments for exceptional performance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: Associate degree