Signal Processor (SIGPRO) Technician SPY-1

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

Overview

We are seeking a skilled technician to perform testing, overhaul, repair, and troubleshooting of the SPY-1 radar systems, with a focus on the signal processor. The technician will work in a depot-level environment, diagnosing faults at the card and module level, performing verification testing, support maintaining test equipment, and work with the engineering team to report findings. Experience with the AN/SPY-1 radar systemis Signal Processor (SP) is highly preferred but not required.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform detailed troubleshooting, fault isolation, repair, and rework of radar cabinets, electronic assemblies and modules.
• Execute verification test procedures and operational readiness tests.
• Use diagnostic tools (oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, logic analyzers, network analyzers) to set up equipment for testing as well as evaluate system performance.
• Interpret schematics, wiring diagrams, ICDs, and technical manuals to execute maintenance and repair tasks.
• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance following established procedures and documentation standards.
• Replace electronic components, perform soldering/rework, and complete assembly rebuilds as needed.
• Document all maintenance actions, test results, and fault isolation activities clearly and accurately.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to support root-cause analysis and provide detailed technical input.
• Maintain compliance with ESD, safety, controlled-equipment, and classified-material handling requirements.

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Keyword: Tech, Technician, SIGPRO, Signal Processor

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Strong background in digital and analog electronics troubleshooting.
• Proficiency with electronic test equipment (oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, spectrum analyzers, etc.).
• 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.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for reporting and collaboration.
• Ability to work in a structured maintenance environment with attention to detail and configuration control.
• Some initial travel will be required in the first year to support training. Once completed, travel will tapper to a minimum.

Preferred Qualifications (Not Mandatory)

• Experience with AN/SPY-1 radar system hardware, especially the Signal Processor (SP) subsystem.
• Understanding of radar signal processing fundamentals, data paths, and BIT/Fault Isolation workflows.
• Familiarity with Navy technical manuals (IETMs, TMs, MRCs) and Aegis support equipment.
• Previous work in depot-level overhaul, military electronics repair, or defense-system maintenance.
• Certifications:
  • IPC/WHMA-A-620 (Wire Harness)
  • CompTIA Network+ (Basic networking)
  • CompTIA Linux+ (Linux Admin)

Note:

• Some initial travel will be required in the first year to support training. Once completed, travel will tapper to a minimum.

From: Kratos Defense