Mechanical Technician

Kratos Space Training & Cyber; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Kratos Defense & Security Solutions is seeking a Mechanical Technician in Orlando, FL. The role requires reading engineering drawings, interpreting parts lists, and assembling metal subassemblies into larger assemblies. On-site work emphasizes light fabrication and basic machining tasks.

Preferred candidates have 1+ year of mechanical experience and familiarity with tools like calipers, insertion tools, Clecos, and basic machine processes. US Person status is required for facility access.

Qualifications

• Read and interpret engineering drawings and parts lists.
• Use hand tools, calipers and insertion tools.
• Assemble and install metal subassemblies into larger assemblies.
• Work at the facility requires a US Person.
• 1+ years of mechanical experience.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret engineering drawings and parts lists.
• Assemble moderately complex electromechanical assemblies and light fabrication for prototyping.
• Operate machines such as shear, press brake, manual milling machine, or lathe; pipe bending.

Skills

Engineering drawings interpretation

Mechanical experience

US Person

Tools

Calipers

Insertion tools

Clecos

Drills

Taps

Hand tools

Job description

Readiness Delivered. Kratos Defense & Security Solutions develops and fields transformative, affordable technology, platforms, and systems for United States National Security related customers, allies, and commercial enterprises. iWe proactively build trusted relationships with our peers, partners and customers, and take ownership for our actionsialways striving to do the right thing. Kratos has an exciting opportunity in Orlando, FL for a Mechanical Technician with the following job responsibilities:

• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and parts lists.
• Ability to use various hand tools, Calipers, Helicoil insertion tools, Clecos, combination squares, Drills, Taps, safety wire pliers, ratchets, combination wrenches.
• Ability to assemble moderately complex electromechanical assemblies.
• Light fabrication for prototyping.
• Machine experience such as Shear, Press Brake, Manual Milling Machine, or Lathe
• Pipe Bending

Keyword: Cable and Harness, Soldering, Wire Lists, Schematics, Machining, Mechanical

Required Experience:

• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and parts lists.
• Ability to use Hand Tools, Calipers and Insertion Tools
• Ability to assemble and install metal subassemblies into larger assemblies
• To work at this facility, you must be a US Person

Preferred Skills and Experience

• 1+ years of mechanical experience

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Competitive salary based on experience and education

Kratos delivers immersive, high-fidelity training environments that enhance readiness across air, ground, maritime, and space domains. Using advanced simulation systems that integrate Virtual Reality (VR), Augmented Reality (AR), and Mixed Reality (MR), Kratos helps warfighters build tactical skills, improve decision-making, and accelerate operational performance before they enter live operations. Customers trust us to stay relevant and know we are in it for the long-haul. We bring both the capability and confidence that our customers value and depend on. And we always deliver.

This posting will close within 90 days from the Posting Date.

From: Kratos Defense