Aerospace Environments Lab Technician: Vibration & Shock

Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc.; Crane (IN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

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.