Principal Engineering Technician

KBR•Beavercreek, OH

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. KBR is seeking a highly experienced Principal Engineering Technician to support the development, integration, testing, troubleshooting, and sustainment of advanced electronic, cyber-physical, RF, communications, and research systems in support Department of War and affiliated government agencies. This position serves as a senior hands-on technical contributor responsible for supporting multidisciplinary engineering teams across hardware prototyping, laboratory integration, cyber test environments, RF systems, communications platforms, and emerging technology development efforts. The selected candidate will provide technical hardware expertise throughout the system lifecycle, from concept development and prototype fabrication through integration, test, demonstration, and field deployment. The ideal candidate possesses extensive experience working with advanced electronics, embedded systems, networking hardware, RF equipment, cyber test infrastructures, and laboratory instrumentation. This individual will be a trusted technical resource responsible for solving complex technical challenges, mentoring junior personnel, maintaining laboratory capabilities, and enabling successful execution of engineering and research programs.

Requirements

Associate degree in Electronics Engineering Technology, Electrical Engineering Technology, Computer Engineering Technology, Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related technical discipline; equivalent military or industry experience considered
Active DoD Secret clearance
15+ years of experience supporting engineering development, prototype fabrication, laboratory operations, systems integration, or technical test activities
Demonstrated experience troubleshooting complex electrical, electronic, networking, or RF systems
Experience supporting hardware integration and verification in laboratory or operational environments
Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, engineering drawings, wiring diagrams, and technical documentation
Experience operating and maintaining electronic test equipment and laboratory instrumentation
Strong technical problem-solving and diagnostic skills
Ability to work independently on complex technical assignments with minimal oversight
Strong communication and collaboration skills
Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. DoD security clearance

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting PNT, cyber, communications, autonomy, or sensor integration systems
Experience supporting the DoW, or other government research and development efforts
Experience with additive manufacturing, CNC equipment, rapid prototyping, or fabrication tools
Experience supporting field demonstrations and prototype deployments
IPC J-STD-001, IPC-A-610, Security+, Network+, CCNA, or comparable technical certifications
Experience mentoring technical personnel and leading laboratory operations

Responsibilities

Assist in assembly, integration, modification, troubleshooting, and repair of prototype electronic, RF, cyber, and communications systems
Support development and integration of hardware platforms used in cyber, electronic warfare, communications, navigation, sensing, and data processing applications
Design, fabricate, and document cable assemblies, test fixtures, wiring harnesses, rack-mounted systems, and laboratory support equipment
Build, assemble, and maintain engineering development environments, test beds, and hardware-in-the-loop systems
Perform root-cause analysis and corrective actions for hardware, networking, and system integration issues
Develop and maintain wiring diagrams, assembly instructions, schematics, and bills of material (BOMs)
Support laboratory, chamber, field, and customer demonstration events hardware needs
Collaborate with electrical, software, systems, cyber, RF, and mechanical engineering teams to improve designs and system performance
Mentor junior technicians, co-ops, interns, and engineers in laboratory best practices and troubleshooting techniques