Assembly and Integration Technician

About the role

Kratos Defense & Security Solutions develops and fields transformative, affordable technology, platforms, and systems for United States National Security related customers, allies, and commercial enterprises. We proactively build trusted relationships with our peers, partners and customers, and take ownership for our actions—always striving to do the right thing. Kratos has an exciting opportunity in Colorado Springs, CO for an experienced Assembly and Integration Technician.

Responsibilities

• Build production and prototype electronic assemblies including, but not limited to: Chassis, Racks, Servers, Signal Conditioning Boards (SCBs) and Input/Output (I/O) panels.
• Complete RMA (Return Material Authorization) assembly and repair work to support Customer Service
• Perform regular soldering and reworking of previously assembled products as required; sometimes extensive work required in this area.
• Assemble and label wires and wire harnesses per cable specifications.
• Assist in material handling as received from Inventory or Direct from Suppliers and as supplied to the production area.

Requirements

• Experience soldering wires and/or printed circuit boards
• Experience assembling chassis including experience with using torque tools and Loctite
• Ability to work with small parts (0402) and perform repetitive tasks
• Ability to work on multiple tasks simultaneously without losing focus or track of material
• Experience with building cable harnesses and wire routing

Preferred Skills and Experience

• IPC solder certified
• Lead-free solder experience
• Knowledge of test equipment such as DMMs
• Detail oriented and organized
• Track record of working in a team environment, ability to maintain a clean and well-organized work area, maintain lab notebooks and work with Engineering and others in a positive, proactive manner
• Experience with engineering drawings, BOMs, assembly instructions, and using MES in an ERP system

Pay

Hourly rate of pay $23‑$25 (competitive salary based on experience and education).

Benefits

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance Coverage
• Life/ADD & Short/Long Term Disability Insurance
• 401(k) Savings Plan
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
• Paid Time-Off (PTO)
• Holidays
• Education Reimbursement