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KBR seeks an early-career Electrical Engineer to support U.S. Department of Defense aviation programs. The role involves designing and documenting modifications to Army rotorcraft, defining electrical and avionics requirements, developing wiring diagrams, analyzing aircraft power systems, and evaluating supplier drawings. Candidates joining the Mission Technology Solutions business before its planned spin-off will transition to Trinzic when the separation is complete.
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Electrical Engineer
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.
Program Summary
KBR’s Missile, Aviation, and Ground Systems (MAGS) division delivers mission engineering solutions for critical U.S. Army programs, specializing in aviation and ground systems, integrated air and missile defense, and threat and target systems. As a trusted partner of the U.S. Department of Defense, MAGS provides innovative, technology-driven solutions to enhance national security. With a global presence and a strong ethical framework, KBR ensures secure, effective, and mission-ready capabilities worldwide.
Job Summary
Are you an early career level Electrical Engineer looking to expand your Electrical Engineering career? Do you enjoy fast-paced environments? Does the world of Aviation fascinate you? Are you drawn to cutting edge technology? KBR is looking for you! KBR currently has a need for motivated recent college graduates with an Electrical Engineering background to help support our United States Department of Defense customers in their transition to the future of Aviation.
Roles and Responsibilities
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Design and document modifications to new and existing models of US Army Rotorcraft to integrate new technologies and systems. The models include, but are not limited to, the HH/UH-60 Blackhawk (A, L, and M), and the MH/CH-47 Chinook fleets.
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Work with other more experienced Electrical Engineers to help guide the technical direction of the US Army Rotorcraft fleet by defining electrical and avionics systems requirements with tools such as DOORS, CAMEO, etc.
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Develop wiring diagrams in to facilitate Maintenance Work Orders and installation instructions utilizing DoD and industry standards to ensure fabricated parts are repeatable while meeting system requirements.
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Under supervision, perform Electrical Loads Analyses on aircraft power systems.
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Evaluate supplier drawings for adherence to design standards and manufacturability.
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Under supervision, define the electrical integration of new electrical and avionics systems.
Basic Qualifications
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A Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical, Electronics, or Computer Engineering from an accredited program.
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Self-starter with the ability to work independently when required
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Minimum 3 to 5 years of experience
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Proficient with Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
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Ability to read and interpret technical documents and drawings
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Minimum of 3 years of experience utilizing CAD software such as AutoCAD, CREO, ProE, etc. in the creation of electrical schematics/wiring diagrams
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Ability to clearly express and present ideas to Engineering Leadership
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Understanding of basic Electrical Engineering design practices and analyses is required
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Existing SECRET clearance or ability to obtain a SECRET clearance
Preferred Qualifications
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Experience interfacing with Suppliers
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US DoD Aviation experience is a plus
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Experience creating and interpreting Bills of Materials (BOMs)
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Experience working in an Integrated Product Team (IPT) environment
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Knowledge of GD&T practices and application is a plus
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Understanding of Military, ASME, ASE Specifications as they relate to Electrical Design is a plus
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Experience with circuit design software packages (i.e. Multi-Sim, PSpice, etc.)
Belong, Connect and Grow at KBRAt 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.
How this job compares
Set against the 10,304 open Electrical Engineer jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 29, 2026.
- Pay
- This postingNot listed
- Alabama median$105–183K/yr92 salary ranges
- US median$42–55/hr392 hourly ranges
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 168 open Electrical Engineer jobs in Alabama and 10,304 across the US. 3% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
- Hiring the most in Alabama
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- Experience
- This posting asks for at least 3 years of experience; Electrical Engineer postings that state a minimum ask for 5 years at the median (8,591 postings).
- Education
- This posting asks for a bachelor's degree; 6,955 of the 10,304 open Electrical Engineer jobs (67%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.
Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on October 29, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.
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