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KBR, Inc. · 1 day ago

F-16 Avionics Sustainment Engineer

Clearfield, UT

Part-time

Onsite

Mid Level

KBR, Inc. is seeking an F-16 Avionics Sustainment Engineer to provide comprehensive systems engineering and technical assessments for F-16 aircraft avionics. The role involves evaluating avionics subsystems, performing reliability analyses, and developing technical reports to ensure operational safety and effectiveness of the avionics systems.

ConsultingCyber SecurityInformation TechnologyProject ManagementSoftware EngineeringTraining

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Perform engineering assessments across F-16 avionics systems to identify RMQSI impacts and risks

Conduct obsolescence and diminishing manufacturing source (DMSMS) analysis for components and subsystems

Analyze non-destructive inspection (NDI) findings, technology impacts, and sustainment issues affecting warfighter mission execution

Provide recommended corrective actions, improvements, and long-term sustainment strategies

Perform component and sub-system analysis on high-failure or critical avionics equipment

Conduct and support field service evaluations when required

Execute test efforts including: Failure mode and root-cause testing, Reliability life testing, Acceptance and qualification testing, Standards compliance testing, First article testing, Flight testing and ground test support, Environmental, corrosion, and stand-alone subsystem testing, Operational-type testing

Utilize Government-furnished ground and flight test facilities as required

Support approximately 8–12 engineering disposition requests (EDRs) per month

Contribute to an estimated 360 ± 40 total sustainment engineering tasks over 36 months

Develop and present engineering analyses, test results, and technical briefings to Government engineering staff and management

Prepare required deliverables, including: Engineering Analysis Reports, Analysis Reports, Test Plans and Procedures, OSS&E Test Reports, OSS&E Technical Briefings

Qualification

Fighter aircraft avionicsRMQSI analysisOSS&E analysisElectrical EngineeringAvionics systems expertiseTesting experienceTechnical reportingActive security clearanceRoot-cause analysisField service supportSystems engineering principles

Required

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related technical field

Experience with fighter aircraft avionics, ideally F-16 or other 4th/5th-generation platforms

Demonstrated expertise with avionics systems such as RADAR, EW, navigation, communication, antennas, displays, power distribution, and software-driven components

Experience conducting RMQSI or OSS&E analyses

Background in testing (qualification, reliability, environmental, or flight test)

Ability to analyze component failures, perform root-cause investigations, and recommend corrective actions

Ability to prepare technical reports and deliver engineering briefings

Active security clearance (or ability to obtain one)

Preferred

Experience supporting sustainment engineering for DoD aircraft

Familiarity with DMSMS and obsolescence management

Knowledge of USAF technical data, TCTOs, MIL-STDs, and avionics test procedures

Field service or depot-level avionics support experience

Strong understanding of systems engineering principles and lifecycle logistics

Company

KBR, Inc.

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