Engineering Technician II

Karman Space & Defense; West Decatur (AL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Company Paid Life Insurance

401(k) Retirement Savings Plan

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Paid Holidays

Tuition Reimbursement*

Job summary

Karman Space & Defense is seeking an Engineering Technician II to support engineering, manufacturing, and production teams through test set-up, mechanical assembly, and packaging of hardware.

You will read blueprints and schematics, assist with test setup and execution, and ensure safety procedures are followed in a fast-paced aerospace environment.

This role reports to the Technician Supervisor and requires a high school diploma with 2–5 years of aerospace, defense, or manufacturing experience.

Qualifications

• High School diploma required.
• Basic hand and power tools experience.
• Desire to work in a fast-paced, hands-on environment.
• Typically 2–5 years of aerospace, defense, or manufacturing experience.
• Strong work ethic and reliable attendance.

Responsibilities

• Perform mechanical assembly according to verbal and written instructions
• Support engineering testing and manufacturing efforts
• Read and understand blueprints, schematics, and technical diagrams
• Assist with test setup and execution
• Assist with packaging and shipping of hardware and equipment
• Observe safety and security procedures, reporting potentially unsafe conditions

Skills

Hand tools

Power tools

Mechanical aptitude

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Summary

Engineering Technicians work in a hands‑on environment supporting engineering, manufacturing, and production teams. Daily responsibilities include test set‑up, mechanical assembly, receiving support, production, packaging, and shipping. The Engineering Technician II reports to the Technician Supervisor.

About Us

Karman Space & Defense provides concept‑to‑production solutions for mission‑critical systems on spacecraft, launch vehicles, missiles, hypersonics, and integrated defense systems. We believe that solving the industry’s most complex challenges requires relentless determination and a willingness to push the boundaries of possibility. Karman Space & Defense brings unparalleled production capabilities, unmatched engineering expertise, and unflinching analysis to render the impossible, possible.

Compensation & Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement*

What You Will Do

• Perform mechanical assembly according to verbal and written instructions
• Support engineering testing and manufacturing efforts
• Read and understand blueprints, schematics, and technical diagrams
• Assist with test setup and execution
• Assist with packaging and shipping of hardware and equipment
• Observe safety and security procedures, reporting potentially unsafe conditions

What We Are Looking For

• Required Education: High School diploma
• Required Experience: Basic hand and power tools, strong mechanical aptitude
• Desire to work in a fast‑paced, hands‑on environment
• Typically 2‑5 years of aerospace, defense, or manufacturing experience
• Exceptional work ethic and attitude
• Physical requirements include moderate repetitive work, standing for extended periods, use of stairs, and occasional heavy lifting
• Must be a U.S. Citizen

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities. The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.

Karman is committed to equal employment opportunity. We will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any legally recognized basis (“protected class”) including, but not limited to race, color, religion, genetic information, national origin, sex, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, age, disability, citizenship status, uniform servicemember status, or any other protected class under federal, state, or local law. Our management is dedicated to ensuring the fulfillment of this policy with respect to hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, termination, recruitment advertising, pay, and other forms of compensation, training, and general treatment during employment.