Electronics Technician SPY-1

Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc.; Crane (IN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; 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. is seeking an Electronics Technician to support assembly, testing, troubleshooting, and sustainment of Navy-related electronic systems.

The role involves shipboard work, safe removal, and cataloging of components to aid modernization, maintenance, and refurbishment projects. Responsibilities include coordinating with shipboard teams, tagging and transport of removed materials, and maintaining NSN/NIIN records.

Qualifications

• Ability to handle sensitive or classified information per government standards.
• Strong interpersonal skills; able to work effectively with shipboard personnel, supervisors, and technical teams.
• Ability to work with precision on small components and connections, including in confined shipboard environments.
• Proficiency using general electronic test equipment.
• Strong understanding of electronic inventory practices, BOM structures, and part documentation.
• Advanced MS Office skills for documentation and reporting.
• Ability to lift 40–50 lbs and operate effectively in shipboard, warehouse, or industrial settings

Responsibilities

• Conduct shipboard removal, harvesting, and disconnection of AN/SPY-1related equipment, following safety, configuration-management, and naval technical standards.
• Identify, disconnect, and preserve cables, connectors, and components during shipboard extraction to support repair or re-installation efforts.
• Collaborate closely with shipboard personnel, installation teams, and logistics staff to ensure proper handling, tagging, and transport of removed materials.
• Provide accurate status updates for production and return-material workflows.
• Catalog harvested shipboard materials using 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 Government Furnished Property (GFP) accountability during shipboard and warehouse operations.
• Participate in program meetings, readiness reviews, and logistics working groups to support planning and sustainment activities.
• Travel up to 75% to support shipboard removal events, modernization availabilities, and onsite customer requirements.

Skills

Electronic test equipment

MS Office

Interpersonal skills

Handling classified information

Inventory practices

Physical ability

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

2–4 years electronics technician experience

Tools

Barcode/RFID systems

Job description

The Electronics Technician supports the assembly, testing, troubleshooting, and sustainment of electronic components and systems associated with Navy equipment. This role includes significant shipboard work involving safe removal, disconnection, harvesting, and cataloging of electronic components to support modernization, maintenance, and refurbishment efforts.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Conduct shipboard removal, harvesting, and disconnection of AN/SPY-1related equipment, following all safety, configuration-management, and naval technical standards.
• Identify, disconnect, and preserve cables, connectors, and components during shipboard extraction to support repair or re-installation efforts.
• Collaborate closely with shipboard personnel, installation teams, and logistics staff to ensure proper handling, tagging, and transport of removed materials.
• Provide accurate status updates for production and return-material workflows.
• Catalog harvested shipboard materials using 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 Government Furnished Property (GFP) accountability during shipboard and warehouse operations.
• Participate in program meetings, readiness reviews, and logistics working groups to support planning and sustainment ac
• Travel up to 75% to support shipboard removal events, modernization availabilities, and onsite customer requirements.

Required Experience:

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

• Ability to handle sensitive or classified information per government standards.
• Strong interpersonal skills; able to work effectively with shipboard personnel, supervisors, and technical teams.
• Ability to work with precision on small components and connections, including in confined or challenging shipboard environments.
• Proficiency using general electronic test equipment.
• Strong understanding of electronic inventory practices, BOM structures, and part documentation.
• Advanced MS Office skills for documentation and reporting.
• Ability to lift 40–50 lbs and operate effectively in shipboard, warehouse, or industrial settings

Education and Experience:

• 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.

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• 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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