High-Energy Laser Systems Technician: Field & Lab

KBR Careers; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K match

Medical insurance

Flexible schedule

Job summary

Kord, a wholly owned subsidiary of KBR, is a leader in advanced defense solutions with a strong focus on directed energy and High Energy Laser technologies. Our HEL programs support the U.S.

Department of Defense in developing, integrating, testing, producing, and fielding cutting-edge laser weapon systems that enhance national security and deliver decisive battlefield advantages. These efforts require highly skilled technicians to support assembly, integration, production, testing, maintenance,

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Electrical Engineering Technology, Mechanical Engineering Technology, Electronics Technology, Laser/Electro- Optical Technology, or related technical discipline; or equivalent military or industry experience.
• Minimum 3 years of hands-on experience supporting complex electrical, mechanical, or electromechanical systems.
• Experience performing hardware assembly, system integration, troubleshooting, and testing activities.
• Experience working with electrical systems, power distribution equipment, thermal management systems, cooling systems, or industrial equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, wiring diagrams, schematics, assembly instructions, and technical documentation.
• Experience using electrical and mechanical test equipment, including multimeters, oscilloscopes, power supplies, and diagnostic tools.

Responsibilities

• Assemble, integrate, and maintain High Energy Laser system hardware and associated subsystems.
• Support production and manufacturing activities, including hardware builds, inspections, configuration management, and process documentation.
• Install, route, terminate, and troubleshoot electrical wiring, cable assemblies, connectors, and subsystem interfaces.
• Assemble and integrate power distribution, power conditioning, energy storage, and thermal management equipment supporting HEL operations.
• Perform system-level and subsystem-level integration activities for laser, power, cooling, controls, and support equipment.
• Execute test procedures and support developmental, qualification, acceptance, and operational testing activities.
• Operate test equipment and instrumentation to collect, record, and document system performance data.
• Troubleshoot electrical, mechanical, thermal, and laser system issues and support root-cause investigations.
• Perform preventative and corrective maintenance on laboratory, production, and fielded equipment.
• Travel as required to support system integration, field testing, customer demonstrations, and deployment activities.

Skills

Electrical systems

Mechanical systems

Troubleshooting

Reading schematics

Education

Associate degree in Electrical Engineering Technology

Related technical discipline

Tools

Multimeters

Oscilloscopes

Power supplies

Diagnostic tools

Job description

Kord, a wholly owned subsidiary of KBR, is a leader in advanced defense solutions with a strong focus on directed energy and High Energy Laser technologies. Our HEL programs support the U.S.

Department of Defense in developing, integrating, testing, producing, and fielding cutting-edge laser weapon systems that enhance national security and deliver decisive battlefield advantages. These efforts require highly skilled technicians to support assembly, integration, production, testing, maintenance,