Radar Signal Processing Technician

Kratos Defense & Rocket Support Services, Inc; Crane (IN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Kratos Defense & Rocket Support Services, Inc. seeks a skilled technician to test, overhaul, repair, and troubleshoot SPY-1 radar systems with emphasis on the signal processor in a depot environment.

You will diagnose faults at the card and module level, perform verification testing, maintain test equipment, and collaborate with engineering to report findings. Some travel is required in the first year.

Qualifications

• Strong background in digital and analog electronics troubleshooting.
• Proficiency with electronic test equipment (oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, spectrum analyzers).
• Ability to diagnose processor-based systems, digital logic paths, timing faults, and signal-chain issues.
• Experience reading and interpreting technical drawings, schematics, and maintenance documentation.
• Knowledge of embedded systems and modular hardware architectures.

Responsibilities

• Perform detailed troubleshooting, fault isolation, repair, and rework of radar cabinets and electronic modules.
• Execute verification test procedures and readiness tests.
• Use diagnostic tools to set up equipment for testing and evaluate system performance.
• Interpret schematics, ICDs, and manuals to perform maintenance tasks.
• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance following procedures and standards.
• Document maintenance actions and test results clearly.
• Collaborate with engineering on root-cause analysis and provide technical input.
• Maintain compliance with ESD, safety, and handling requirements.

Skills

Electronics troubleshooting

Test equipment proficiency

Processor-based diagnosis

Schematics interpretation

Embedded systems

Technical communication

Maintenance discipline

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Logic analyzers

Spectrum analyzers

Network analyzers

Job description

Kratos Defense & Rocket Support Services, Inc. seeks a skilled technician to test, overhaul, repair, and troubleshoot SPY-1 radar systems with emphasis on the signal processor in a depot environment.

You will diagnose faults at the card and module level, perform verification testing, maintain test equipment, and collaborate with engineering to report findings. Some travel is required in the first year.