Certified Electrical Technician

Kratos Defense & Rocket Support Services, Inc; Glen Burnie (MD); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Savings Plan

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Paid Time Off

Holidays

Education Reimbursement

Job summary

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

Responsibilities include assembling electrical harnesses, setting up equipment, conducting qualification tests, and assisting engineers during integration and launch operations. Candidate must read schematics, solder small assemblies under a microscope, and have DoD clearance eligibility.

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 in electrical/engineering roles.
• J-STD-001xS solder certified and Crimp/Har ness certifications are required.

Responsibilities

• Assemble electrical systems and harnessing for suborbital launch vehicles under supervision.
• Test and operate electrical systems and harnessing during development and qualification tests.
• Read and interpret MIL specs, wiring schematics, and assembly drawings.
• Prepare test plans, document results, and generate post-test reports.
• Support launch operations by wiring, integration, and field checkouts.
• Travel up to 30% as needed to support integration and launch operations.

Skills

Electrical cabling

Soldering under microscope

Communication skills

Computer skills

Driver's license

DoD clearance

Lifting 50 lbs

Ladder work

MIL SPEC knowledge

Power electronics

Ordnance familiarity

Crimping & harness

Education

Electronics coursework

J-STD-001xS solder certified

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

Job description

Job Description

Kratos Space & Missile Defense Systems, Inc. is seeking a motivated Electrical Technician to support manufacturing, testing and operation of advanced electrical systems for sub-orbital rocket vehicles. The successful candidates will be responsible for practical understanding of launch vehicle system(s) as well as for providing technical support as needed and assisting lead technician(s) and engineer(s) as needed. Daily activities may include but are not limited to:

• 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.
• Must be able to read mechanical drawings and wiring schematic diagrams, assemble cabling, and integrate electronic/mechanical components into space flight vehicles.
• May required to travel up to 30% of the time to support integration and launch operations. Travel is mission schedule dependent and may vary.

PRIMARY JOB FUNCTIONS

• Familiar with space system electrical cabling and electrical interconnects including harnesses, specialty connectors, circuit card interconnects.
• Assembles electrical systems and electrical harnessing for suborbital launch vehicles under the direction of senior technical staff.
• Tests and operates electrical systems and harnessing for suborbital launch vehicles under the direction of senior technical staff.
• Generates test plans, documents test results and creates post-test reports.
• Reviews requirements, configuration documents and wiring schematics to ascertain appropriate test specifications, test equipment, procedures, and objectives.
• Assesses problems encountered during testing and rapidly formulates, communicates, and executes a solution.
• Executes launch field assembly and checkout of subsystems prior to final vehicle assembly.
• Assists in vehicle loading and support equipment hook-up.
• Supports countdown operations by arming electrical systems and operating ground support equipment.

SECONDARY

Generates wiring schematics and interface control documents (ICDs) for integration of launch vehicle systems.

Required Skills and Experience

• Knowledge of MIL SPEC Cable fabrication.
• Knowledge of power design/power electronics.
• Hands-on experience and basic knowledge of electrical cabling.
• Ability to solder small cable assemblies and perform circuit card rework under a microscope.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Computer skills are necessary.
• Valid drivers license.
• Military communications or electronics experience or training.
• Knowledge and use of general shop tools.
• Comfortable working around and with ordnance.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret Clearance.
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs.
• Ability to work from ladder.

Education and Experience

• 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).

Benefits

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

Keyword

Certified Electrical Technician

From: Kratos Defense