Electronics Technician - Shipboard Systems & Harvesting

Kratos Defense & Rocket Support Services, Inc; Crane (IN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Kratos Defense is seeking an Electronics Technician to support assembly, testing, troubleshooting, and sustainment of Navy electronic systems. The role involves shipboard work, removal and harvesting of equipment, and strict adherence to safety and naval standards.

You will coordinate with shipboard teams, logistics, and GFP accountability while maintaining accurate material records and part documentation. Travel up to 75% is required to support modernization and onsite requirements.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 2-4 years of relevant technician experience in electronics, maintenance, or system sustainment.
• Shipboard experience preferred; experience with equipment removal, disconnection, or harvesting strongly beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Perform shipboard removal, harvesting, and disconnection of AN/SPY-1 related equipment per safety and naval standards.
• Identify, disconnect, and preserve cables, connectors, and components during shipboard extraction.
• Collaborate with shipboard personnel, installation teams, and logistics staff for proper handling, tagging, and transport of removed materials.
• Provide accurate status updates for production and return-material workflows.
• Catalog harvested shipboard materials with correct NSN/NIIN data, part numbers, alternates, condition codes, and shelf-life requirements.
• Operate barcode and RFID systems to record material movement and maintain supply-chain accuracy.
• Support GFP accountability during shipboard and warehouse operations.
• Participate in program meetings and readiness reviews to support planning and sustainment activities.
• Travel up to 75% to support shipboard removal events, modernization availabilities, and onsite customer requirements.

Skills

Security

Interpersonal

Precision work

Test equipment

Inventory & docs

MS Office

Lifting 40-50 lbs

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

2-4 years technician experience

Job description

Kratos Defense is seeking an Electronics Technician to support assembly, testing, troubleshooting, and sustainment of Navy electronic systems. The role involves shipboard work, removal and harvesting of equipment, and strict adherence to safety and naval standards.

You will coordinate with shipboard teams, logistics, and GFP accountability while maintaining accurate material records and part documentation. Travel up to 75% is required to support modernization and onsite requirements.