Entry-Level Aerospace Test Engineer - Integration

Kratos Defense & Rocket Support Services, Inc; Crane (IN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Kratos Defense & Rocket Support Services, Inc in Crane, Indiana is seeking an Entry-Level Test Engineer to support system integration, basic testing, and verification for hypersonic test vehicles and related subsystems at the Indiana Payload Integration Facility (IPIF). You will help develop test procedures, prepare configurations, perform hands-on hardware integration, and document results.

Under supervision, you will collaborate with Engineering, Manufacturing, and Quality teams to ensure

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a technical field or related engineering discipline.
• 0-1 year of relevant experience (internships, co-ops, or academic projects accepted) OR 3-5 years of relevant experience in lieu of degree.

Responsibilities

• Develop and document test workflows and procedures; execute testing activities.
• Support system integration tasks including mechanical fits, connectors, and telemetry checks.
• Assist in test execution, data collection, and observation of results.
• Manage test schedules with fellow Test Engineers and area managers.
• Coordinate readiness checks with experimenter locations prior to vehicle integration.
• Support testing with contractors and project teams to enable vehicle testing and integration.

Skills

Test procedures

Mechanical aptitude

Test equipment

Electrical connectors

Telemetry systems

Documentation

Security clearance

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

MATLAB

Python

CAD software

Job description

Kratos Defense & Rocket Support Services, Inc in Crane, Indiana is seeking an Entry-Level Test Engineer to support system integration, basic testing, and verification for hypersonic test vehicles and related subsystems at the Indiana Payload Integration Facility (IPIF). You will help develop test procedures, prepare configurations, perform hands-on hardware integration, and document results.

Under supervision, you will collaborate with Engineering, Manufacturing, and Quality teams to ensure