Electrical Lab Technician: Prototyping & Testing

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Life/ADD & Disability Insurance

401(k) Plan

ESPP

Paid Time-Off

Holidays

Education Reimbursement

Job summary

Kratos Defense and Security Solutions seeks an Electrical Technician to support the electrical laboratory. You will perform cable/harness builds, PCB assembly and testing, and document results to support engineering and prototyping activities.

The role requires strong technical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work in a fast-paced mission-driven lab environment in Crane, Indiana.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or equivalent military/industry experience.
• 2+ years in electrical assembly, testing, or lab work.

Responsibilities

• Perform cable and harness manufacturing, including assembly, crimping, soldering, inspection, and continuity testing.
• Assemble, rework, and test PCBs following established procedures and quality standards.
• Conduct component-level and system-level electrical testing using lab equipment such as oscilloscopes and DMMs.
• Document test results, build records, and configuration changes accurately.
• Follow lab procedures, safety protocols, ESD controls, and quality requirements.

Skills

Electrical hand tools

Schematic reading

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Documentation

DoD clearance

Microsoft Office

Education

Associate degree in Electronics/Electrical Technology

Military/industry experience equivalent

Tools

Oscilloscope

DMM

Power supplies

Soldering equipment

PCB testing equipment

Job description

Kratos Defense and Security Solutions seeks an Electrical Technician to support the electrical laboratory. You will perform cable/harness builds, PCB assembly and testing, and document results to support engineering and prototyping activities.

The role requires strong technical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work in a fast-paced mission-driven lab environment in Crane, Indiana.