Launch Vehicle Electrical Technician

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Savings Plan

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Paid Time Off

Holidays

Education Reimbursement

Job summary

Kratos Space & Missile Defense Systems, Inc. seeks an Electrical Technician to support manufacturing, testing and operation of advanced electrical systems for sub-orbital rocket vehicles.

Responsibilities include assembling electrical harnesses, setting up equipment, conducting qualification tests, and assisting engineers during integration and launch operations. Candidate must read schematics, solder small assemblies under a microscope, and have DoD clearance eligibility.

Qualifications

• Two years of post-high school education with a focus on electronics, mathematics, or other engineering related courses.
• Minimum of 5 years practical experience in electrical/engineering roles.
• J-STD-001xS solder certified and Crimp/Har ness certifications are required.

Responsibilities

• Assemble electrical systems and harnessing for suborbital launch vehicles under supervision.
• Test and operate electrical systems and harnessing during development and qualification tests.
• Read and interpret MIL specs, wiring schematics, and assembly drawings.
• Prepare test plans, document results, and generate post-test reports.
• Support launch operations by wiring, integration, and field checkouts.
• Travel up to 30% as needed to support integration and launch operations.

Skills

Electrical cabling

Soldering under microscope

Communication skills

Computer skills

Driver's license

DoD clearance

Lifting 50 lbs

Ladder work

MIL SPEC knowledge

Power electronics

Ordnance familiarity

Crimping & harness

Education

Electronics coursework

J-STD-001xS solder certified

Crimp, Cable, Harness certified (NASA 8739.4 or IPC-WHMA-A-620)

Job description

Kratos Space & Missile Defense Systems, Inc. seeks an Electrical Technician to support manufacturing, testing and operation of advanced electrical systems for sub-orbital rocket vehicles.

Responsibilities include assembling electrical harnesses, setting up equipment, conducting qualification tests, and assisting engineers during integration and launch operations. Candidate must read schematics, solder small assemblies under a microscope, and have DoD clearance eligibility.