What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sr. Mechanical/Ordnance Technician position at Kratos Defense & Rocket Support Services, Inc?
Kratos Defense & Rocket Support Services, Inc. is seeking a Sr. Mechanical/Ordnance Technician to perform technical tasks related to design, prototyping, assembly, integration, and test of mechanical and ordnance systems related to rocket launch vehicles. In field support of mechanical and ordnance systems for rocket launch vehicles including test and integration, load-out and launch. Work with engineering staff to design and conduct detailed engineering tests of flight hardware including energetic systems and live explosives. Support modification, repair and upgrade of launchers and ordnance work stands, transfer and loading carts.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
- Assembly and checkout of mechanical and electrical rocket launch vehicle subsystems
- Integration and test of rocket launch vehicle subsystems
- Rocket launch vehicle assembly, loading and mission support including management of launch safety inhibits
- Performance maintenance and testing of ordnance transport and loading carts and fixed and mobile rocket launchers
- Assist engineers with fabricating and assembling prototype subassemblies for launch vehicles from schematics, rough sketches, and verbal instructions.
- Perform precision final flight configuration and calibration checks for launch vehicles
- Troubleshoot vehicle subsystems and mechanical ground support equipment to determine cause and remedy for interferences and malfunctions along with conducting engineering tests.
- Assist in laboratory work
- Travel up to 45%
OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS:
- Prepare Word documents, Excel spreadsheets and track schedules/budgets in Microsoft Project
- Other duties may be assigned
Keyword: Technician, Ordnance, Launch Vehicle
Required Experience:
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 adhere to workplace rules
- Secret DoD clearance required
- Thorough knowledge of ordnance handling safety protocols and electro-static discharge considerations
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
- High School or equivalent
- 10 years experience in launch vehicle related field
- 7-10 years or greater as Aerospace technician
- 5 years or greater as a Safety observer
- Current Ordnance Certification preferred
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From: Kratos Defense
Kratos is an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer EOE/Minorities/Females/Vet/Disabled.
All qualified job seekers are encouraged to apply. Kratos is committed to America's veterans by providing opportunities for them to continue contributing after service to our nation. We also work to provide reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities.
