Aerospace Electrical Technician – Launch Systems

Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc.; Glen Burnie (MD); On-site; USD 51,000 - 79,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life/ADD & Short/Long Term Disability

401(k) Savings Plan

Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)

Paid Time-Off (PTO)

Holidays

Education Reimbursement

Job summary

Kratos Space & Missile Defense Systems, Inc. in Maryland seeks an Electrical Technician to support manufacturing, testing, and operation of advanced electrical systems for sub-orbital rocket vehicles.

You will read schematics, wire cables, and assemble components, with travel up to 30% as schedule demands, and you will assist engineers and lead technicians in testing and integration activities.

Qualifications

• Two years of post-high school education with a focus on electronics, mathematics, or other engineering related courses.
• Minimum of 5 years practical experience.
• J-STD-001xS solder certified.
• Crimp, Cable, and Harness certified (either NASA 8739.4 or IPC-WHMA-A-620).

Responsibilities

• Assembly of electrical and electro-mechanical devices.
• Building, and setting up equipment.
• Preparing and conducting qualification and acceptance tests.
• Performing system integration and testing.
• Operating support equipment during launch operations.
• Generates wiring schematics and ICDs for integration of launch vehicle systems.

Skills

MIL SPEC Cable fabrication

Power design/power electronics

Electrical cabling

Soldering

Reading schematics

DoD Secret Clearance

Lift 50 lbs

Travel 30%

Communication skills

Shop tools use

Ordnance handling safety

Education

Two years post-high school electronics/engineering related courses

Minimum of 5 years practical experience

J-STD-001xS solder certified

Crimp, Cable, and Harness certified (NASA 8739.4 or IPC-WHMA-A-620)

Job description

Kratos Space & Missile Defense Systems, Inc. in Maryland seeks an Electrical Technician to support manufacturing, testing, and operation of advanced electrical systems for sub-orbital rocket vehicles.

You will read schematics, wire cables, and assemble components, with travel up to 30% as schedule demands, and you will assist engineers and lead technicians in testing and integration activities.