Assembly and Integration Technician

Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc.; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 32,000 - 34,000; 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 Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. in Colorado Springs, CO is seeking an Assembly and Integration Technician to build production and prototype electronic assemblies, including chassis, racks, servers, SCBs and I/O panels.

You will perform soldering, wiring, cable harnesses, RMA repair, and assist in material handling, with a focus on quality and adherence to drawings and MES/ERP workflows.

Qualifications

• Experience soldering wires and/or PCBs.
• Experience assembling chassis with torque tools and Loctite.
• Ability to work with small parts (0402) and perform repetitive tasks.
• Ability to work on multiple tasks simultaneously without losing focus or track of material.
• Experience with building cable harnesses and wire routing.

Responsibilities

• Build production and prototype electronic assemblies including, but not limited to: Chassis, Racks, Servers, Signal Conditioning Boards (SCBs) and Input/Output (I/O) panels.
• Complete RMA (Return Material Authorization) assembly and repair work to support Customer Service
• Perform regular soldering and reworking of previously assembled products as required; sometimes extensive work required in this area.
• Assemble and label wires and wire harnesses per cable specifications.
• Assist in material handling as received from Inventory or Direct from Suppliers and as supplied to the production area.

Skills

Soldering wires

PCB soldering

Chassis assembly

Cable harnesses

Multi-tasking

Wire routing

Tools

DMMs

MES ERP system

Torque tools

Job description

• Salary : $23 USD per hour - $25 USD per hour
• Years Of Experience : 005

Job Description

Readiness Delivered. Kratos Defense & Security Solutions develops and fields transformative, affordable technology, platforms, and systems for United States National Security related customers, allies, and commercial enterprises. We proactively build trusted relationships with our peers, partners and customers, and take ownership for our actions—always striving to do the right thing. Kratos has an exciting opportunity in Colorado Springs, CO for an experienced Assembly and Integration Technician. Your role will include:

• Build production and prototype electronic assemblies including, but not limited to: Chassis, Racks, Servers, Signal Conditioning Boards (SCBs) and Input/Output (I/O) panels.
• Complete RMA (Return Material Authorization) assembly and repair work to support Customer Service
• Perform regular soldering and reworking of previously assembled products as required; sometimes extensive work required in this area.
• Assemble and label wires and wire harnesses per cable specifications.
• Assist in material handling as received from Inventory or Direct from Suppliers and as supplied to the production area.

Experience and Skills

• Experience soldering wires and/or printed circuit boards
• Experience assembling chassis including experience with using torque tools and Loctite
• Ability to work with small parts (0402) and perform repetitive tasks
• Ability to work on multiple tasks simultaneously without losing focus or track of material
• Experience with building cable harnesses and wire routing

Preferred Skills and Experience

• IPC solder certified
• Lead-free solder experience
• Knowledge of test equipment such as DMMs
• Detail oriented and organized
• Track record of working in a team environment, ability to maintain a clean and well-organized work area, maintain lab notebooks and work with Engineering and others in a positive, proactive manner
• Experience with engineering drawings, BOMs, assembly instructions, and using MES in an ERP system

#LI-Onsite

The grade-based pay range for this job is listed below. Individual salaries within that range are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education, experience, knowledge, and skills.

Competitive salary based on experience and education Hourly rate of pay $23-$25

Kratos is valued for our ability to design and deliver leading edge, resilient solutions for aerospace communication, control, awareness and mission success across a continuum of offerings—from commercial to tailored custom solutions and integrated programs. Customers trust us to stay relevant and know we are in it for the long-haul. We bring both the capability and confidence that our customers value and depend on. And we always deliver.

This posting will close within 90 days from the Posting Date.

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

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