Aerospace Environments Lab Technician: Vibration & Shock

Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc.

Crane (IN)

On-site

USD 52,000 - 76,000

Full time

48 hours ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Life/ADD & Short/Long Disability
401(k) Savings Plan
Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
Paid Time-Off (PTO)
Holidays
Education Reimbursement

Job summary

Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. seeks an Environments Lab Technician in Crane, Indiana.

You will perform hands-on testing to characterize aerospace components under mission-specific environmental conditions, operating shock and vibration systems and bend-fixture tests, and documenting results with precision. Work closely with engineering teams to prepare test articles, monitor profiles, troubleshoot setups, and maintain calibrated lab equipment in a safety-focused environment.

Qualifications

  • Hands-on experience with mechanical or environmental test equipment (vibration, shock, load frames).
  • Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, test plans, and documentation.
  • Strong attention to detail and documentation accuracy.
  • Effective communication and teamwork in a lab setting.
  • Able to obtain/maintain DoD SECRET clearance (or active clearance).

Responsibilities

  • Set up, operate, and monitor shock and vibration test systems per test plans.
  • Prepare fixtures, instrumentation, and test articles per engineering requirements.
  • Document procedures, configurations, observations, and results clearly.
  • Troubleshoot test setups with engineers and maintain calibrated lab equipment.
  • Maintain safe, orderly lab environment and support readiness for tests.

Skills

Hands-on lab experience
Mechanical aptitude
Reading drawings
Attention to detail
Communication & teamwork
Microsoft Office
DoD clearance capability

Education

Associate degree in Mechanical or Electronics Technology

Tools

Accelerometers
Load cells
Data acquisition systems
Vibration/shock test equipment

Job description

Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. seeks an Environments Lab Technician in Crane, Indiana.

You will perform hands-on testing to characterize aerospace components under mission-specific environmental conditions, operating shock and vibration systems and bend-fixture tests, and documenting results with precision. Work closely with engineering teams to prepare test articles, monitor profiles, troubleshoot setups, and maintain calibrated lab equipment in a safety-focused environment.

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