Aerospace Environments Test Technician

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

401(k) Savings Plan

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Holidays

Education Reimbursement

Job summary

Kratos Defense and Security Solutions in Crane, IN, is seeking an Environments Lab Technician to conduct hands-on testing of aerospace vehicles and components under mission-specific environmental conditions. You will operate shock and vibration tables, execute bend-fixture testing, and support spin-balancing while coordinating with engineering teams.

The role requires strong mechanical aptitude, meticulous data monitoring, and adherence to safety procedures in a fast-paced lab, with up to 10%

Qualifications

• Associate degree or equivalent technical/military experience.
• 1–3 years hands-on testing lab experience preferred.
• Experience reading engineering drawings and test plans.
• Ability to maintain accurate documentation.

Responsibilities

• Operate shock and vibration test systems to execute mission-specific profiles.
• Prepare test articles, fixturing, and instrumentation per engineering requirements.
• Perform bend-fixture testing and assist spin-balancing operations.
• Document procedures, configurations, observations, and results.
• Follow safety protocols and configuration-control requirements.
• Troubleshoot test setups and maintain calibration of equipment.

Skills

Hands-on testing

Mechanical aptitude

Engineering drawings review

Accurate documentation

Teamwork in lab

MS Office proficiency

DoD clearance eligibility

Education

Associate degree in Mechanical/Electronic Tech

Tools

Vibration equipment

Bend-test fixtures

Data acquisition systems

Accelerometers

Load cells

Job description

Kratos Defense and Security Solutions in Crane, IN, is seeking an Environments Lab Technician to conduct hands-on testing of aerospace vehicles and components under mission-specific environmental conditions. You will operate shock and vibration tables, execute bend-fixture testing, and support spin-balancing while coordinating with engineering teams.

The role requires strong mechanical aptitude, meticulous data monitoring, and adherence to safety procedures in a fast-paced lab, with up to 10%