Senior Engineering Technician

Karman Space & Defense; West Decatur (AL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Company Paid Life Insurance

401(k) Retirement Savings Plan

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Paid Holidays

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Karman Space & Defense in West Decatur, Alabama, is seeking an Engineering Technician to support engineering and manufacturing teams. Responsibilities include mechanical assembly, testing, and packaging. Candidates ideally have at least 8 years in aerospace or defense and demonstrate strong mechanical skills and leadership.

The company offers benefits like medical, dental, vision, and a 401(k) plan. U.S. Citizenship is required. Join a fast-paced environment with a commitment to excellence!

Qualifications

• Strong proficiency with basic hand and power tools.
• Experience with test data acquisition and instrumentation.
• Knowledge of military and commercial industry specifications preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform mechanical assembly according to instructions.
• Support engineering testing and manufacturing efforts.
• Read and understand blueprints and technical diagrams.
• Execute test planning, design, and data collection.
• Ensure safety procedures are followed.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Proficiency with hand and power tools

Test data acquisition

Education

High School diploma

Associates Degree or higher

Job description

Summary

Engineering Technicians are in a hands‑on work environment performing a variety of tasks to support the engineering, manufacturing and production teams. Daily responsibilities may include test set up, mechanical assembly, receiving support, production, packaging and shipping. The Senior Engineering Technician reports to the Technician Supervisor.

About Us

Karman Space & Defense provides concept‑to‑production solutions for mission‑critical systems on spacecraft, launch vehicles, missiles, hypersonics, and integrated defense systems. We believe that solving the industry’s most complex and mission‑critical challenges requires relentless determination and a willingness to push the boundaries of possibility. Karman Space & Defense brings to bear unparalleled production capabilities, unmatched engineering expertise, and unflinching analysis to render the impossible, possible.

Compensation & Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement*

What You Will Do

• Performs and oversees mechanical assembly according to verbal and written instructions
• Supports engineering testing, manufacturing efforts
• Reads and understands blueprints, schematics and technical diagrams
• Performs test planning and execution: test design and analysis; writing procedures, test plans, and data collection
• Possesses a good understanding of all aspects of environmental testing
• Assists with packaging and shipping of hardware and equipment
• Safely uses chemicals, adhesives, and solvents as required
• Observes safety and security procedures, reports potentially unsafe conditions
• Works effectively with teams of engineers and technicians
• Interacts with technical staff for proposal development and project performance
• Demonstrates leadership and provides guidance to more junior Engineering Technicians

What We Are Looking For

• Required Education: High School diploma
• Preferred Education: Associates Degree or higher
• Required Experience: Strong proficiency with basic hand and power tools, excellent mechanical aptitude, experience with test data acquisition and instrumentation
• Preferred Experience: Knowledge of military and commercial industry specifications
• Typically possesses: 8+ years’ experience in aerospace, defense experience, or manufacturing environments
• Demonstrated team or project leadership experience preferred
• Possesses strong computer background and familiarity with common office applications
• Demonstrates passion for the aerospace and defense industry, and strong desire to work in a fast‑paced, hands‑on environment
• Demonstrates an exceptional work ethic and attitude
• Physical requirements of this position include moderate physical and repetitious work, standing for extended periods of time, the use of stairs and occasional heavy lifting
• Must be a U.S. Citizen

Equal Opportunity Employer

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities. The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.

Karman is committed to equal employment opportunity. We will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any legally recognized basis (“protected class”) including, but not limited to race; color; religion; genetic information; national origin; sex; pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; age; disability; citizenship status; uniform servicemember status; or any other protected class under federal, state, or local law. Our management is dedicated to ensuring the fulfillment of this policy with respect to hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, termination, recruitment advertising, pay and other forms of compensation, training, and general treatment during employment.