Signal Processor (SIGPRO) Technician SPY-1

Kratos Defense; Crane (IN); Sur place; USD 34 000 - 48 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Life/ADD & Short/Long Term Disability

401(k) Savings Plan

Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)

Paid Time-Off (PTO)

Holidays

Education Reimbursement

Résumé du poste

Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. seeks a skilled technician to test, overhaul, repair, and troubleshoot SPY-1 radar signal processor in a depot environment. You will diagnose faults at the card/module level, perform verification testing, maintain test equipment, and work with the engineering team to report findings.

Experience with AN/SPY-1 hardware is preferred but not required. Some travel in the first year is needed; travel will taper to a minimum thereafter.

Qualifications

• Strong background in digital and analog electronics troubleshooting.
• Proficiency with electronic test equipment and diagnostic tools.
• Ability to diagnose processor-based systems and timing faults.
• Experience reading schematics and maintenance documentation.
• Knowledge of embedded systems and modular hardware architectures.
• Excellent written and verbal communication for reports and collaboration.
• Structured maintenance environment with attention to detail and config control.
• Willingness to travel initially to support training; later minimal.

Responsabilités

• Troubleshoot, fault isolate, repair, and rework radar cabinets and modules.
• Perform verification and readiness tests and document results.
• Set up equipment using diagnostic tools and evaluate system performance.
• Interpret schematics and manuals to execute maintenance tasks.
• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance per procedures.
• Replace components, solder/rework, and complete assembly rebuilds.
• Document actions, test results, and fault isolation clearly.
• Collaborate with engineering on root-cause analysis.
• Maintain compliance with safety, ESD, and controlled-material handling.

Connaissances

Troubleshooting

Test equipment

Diagnostic skills

Schematic interpretation

Embedded systems

Communication skills

Documentation

Attention to detail

Configuration control

Travel readiness

Outils

Oscilloscopes

Logic analyzers

Spectrum analyzers

Network analyzers

Description du poste

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 system’s 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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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.
• 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.
• Life/ADD & Short/Long Term Disability Insurance
• 401(k) Savings Plan
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
• Paid Time-Off (PTO)
• Holidays
• Education Reimbursement

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