Test Technician

GENERAL JOB SUMMARY:

The test technician will perform final testing of shelters in areas such as water-tightness, electrical function, and EMI. iThey will also support mechanical, structural and environmental testing, test fixture fabrication, test/product problem resolution, CAPA's, witness of offsite testing by subcontractors and other miscellaneous test functions as directed by the test supervisor.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Receive instructions verbally from test supervisor/engineers, from work orders, and ATP's.
• Work independently or under general direction, with a positive attitude and excellent decision making skills.
• Complete tests as scheduled in a timely manner.
• Responsible for recording data in the ATPis correctly and accurately.
• Set up and operate all types of test equipment, tools and gages required to perform test functions.
• Represent Kratos test team during audits, inspection, and as a key part of test acceptance with customer and government personnel.
• Ensure department work areas are safe, healthy, and environmentally compliant through training, implementation of EHS policies, FOD policy and continuous improvement.
• Responsible for NCM/CAPA initiation and follow up.
• May be required to witness offsite testing by subcontractors.
• May be required to perform off site testing both domestically and internationally in some rare instances.

Other Job Functions

• Other duties may be assigned.
• May perform other functions such as moving parts/material, loading/unloading, painting, sweeping, cleaning and various other maintenance or manufacturing assignments as needed.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:

This position does not require supervisory responsibilities.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

• Ability to maintain sensitive and confidential information as required by government standards.
• Ability to interact effectively with peers and supervisors.
• Ability to interact appropriately with the public when necessary.
• Ability to adhere to workplace rules.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• High school diploma, GED, trade school (Electrical), or equivalent.
• Required: 1 - 3 years on-the-job experience in testing or mechanical assembly (or closely associated discipline).

Required:

• Ability to performing all testing operations, especially water tightness, electrical function, and EMI.
• Ability to read complicated drawings, schematics and specifications.
• Ability to use and understand test procedures.
• Ability to use digital volt meters, gages, signal sources, spectrum analyzers, high voltage power sources, and generators.
• Ability to operate tow-motors / forklifts.
• Basic computer skills, (Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel).

WORK ENVIROMENT / PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Shop Floor Environment.
• Ability to remain in an enclosed shelter for up to 60 minutes at a time.
• Ability to stand and sit for long periods of time.
• Ability to perform repetitive motion (sweeping antenna, keyboarding, using small/large tools).
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to tolerate constant noise (i.e.: machine motors, pounding rain).
• Ability to work safely in the presence of hazardous chemicals and hazardous conditions.
• Ability to follow standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.
• Ability to work outdoors occasionally.