Electronic Assembler

Kratos Unmanned Systems; Fort Walton Beach (FL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense technology company in Fort Walton Beach is looking for an Electronic Assembly Technician. You will perform routine electronic and mechanical assembly tasks on various components, ensuring all work meets strict standards. Ideal candidates must possess strong dexterity and attention to detail, along with a high school diploma and IPC solder training. Join us in supporting cutting-edge technology for national security. This position requires you to be onsite throughout your scheduled hours.

Qualifications

• Ability to maintain sensitive and confidential information as required.
• Ability to work with minute parts and demonstrate finger dexterity.
• Ability to perform repetitive motion and lift up to 30 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Perform basic and routine electronic and mechanical assembly operations.
• Read and interpret schematic drawings and diagrams.
• Route wiring and cabling through assembly to terminals.

Skills

Soldering

Wiring

Finger dexterity

Reading assembly drawings

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

IPC Solder Training and Certification

Tools

Soldering equipment

Wire cutters

Stripping tools

Job description

United States, Florida, Fort Walton Beach

Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc., is a leading defense technology company focused on uncrewed systems, satellite communications, cyber security/warfare, microwave electronics, missile defense, training, and combat systems. Our customers include the U.S. federal government, foreign governments, commercial enterprises, and state and local government agencies. At Kratos, we prioritize affordability as a cornerstone of our technology. We leverage proven, cutting-edge methodologies and technology to minimize costs, streamline schedules, and mitigate risks, ensuring timely delivery of cost-effective solutions to market.

Micro Systems Inc. (MSI), a division of Kratos Defense, is renowned for its expertise in developing, delivering, integrating, and supporting high-performance, cost-effective, uncrewed aerial systems and self-driving trucks. As a mid-tier defense contractor, we've demonstrated agility and innovation in providing systems to support National Security.

At MSI, we prioritize innovation, collaboration, and growth. Our team collaborates to cultivate a supportive and dynamic workplace, fostering creativity and promoting professional development while honoring personal and family lives. Join our team and help shape the future of autonomous technology within the defense and commercial industry today!

GENERAL JOB SUMMARY

With supervision, performs basic and routine electronic and mechanical assembly operations on components, printed circuit boards, and subassemblies in accordance with established standards using visual aids and verbal and/or written instructions.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Position and align parts in specified relationship to each other and uses hand or power tools to secure parts.
• Mount assembled components on panels or circuit boards.
• Route wiring and cabling through assembly to terminals according to color codes and solders or wraps wire around terminals to provide electrical connection.
• Perform intermediate assembly tasks such as potting, encapsulating, cleaning, coating, epoxy bonding, wiring, stamping, and color coding parts and assemblies.
• Read and interpret schematic drawings, diagrams, specifications, work orders, or reports to determine materials requirements or assembly instructions.
• Must be at assigned worksite during assigned hours 100% of time; less PTO, FML/STD/LTD.

OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS

• Clean parts using cleaning solutions and/or air hoses.
• Mark and tag components so that stock inventory can be tracked and identified.

Other duties may be assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY

• None.

Keyword: electronic assembly, mechanical assembly, components, circuit boards, subassemblies, soldering, wiring.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED

• Ability to maintain sensitive and confidential information as required by government standards.
• Ability to interact effectively with peers and supervisors.
• Ability to interact appropriately with the public when necessary.
• Ability to adhere to workplace rules.
• Ability to read and interpret assembly drawings and component identifications.
• Ability to work with minute parts and demonstrate finger dexterity.
• Ability to form and bend wires to specifications.
• Ability to work with stripping tools, wire cutters, soldering equipment, degreasers, and other tools of the trade.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• HS Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Successful completion of IPC Solder Training and Certification within initial 3 weeks of employment with 5% or less defect rate on solder certification board.

WORK ENVIRONMENT / PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Production environment.
• Ability to stand and sit for long periods of time.
• Ability to perform repetitive motion (use of arm-hand steadiness, finger dexterity, manual dexterity for small parts assembly, frequent use).
• Ability to lift up to 30 pounds.
• 20/20 vision and color vision with or without corrective lenses.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.

A review of this classification has excluded the marginal functions of the classification that are incidental to the performance of fundamental job duties. All duties and responsibilities are essential job functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities to perform this job proficiently. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills or abilities.

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