What are the responsibilities and job description for the Ground Robotics Technician position at Kratos Defense?
Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc., is a leading defense technology company focused on uncrewed systems, satellite communications, cyber security / warfare, microwave electronics, missile defense, training, and combat systems. Our customers include the U.S. federal government, foreign governments, commercial enterprises, and state and local government agencies. At Kratos, we prioritize affordability as a cornerstone of our technology. We leverage proven, cutting-edge methodologies and technology to minimize costs, streamline schedules, and mitigate risks, ensuring timely delivery of cost-effective solutions to market.
Micro Systems Inc. (MSI), a division of Kratos Defense, is renowned for its expertise in developing, delivering, integrating, and supporting high-performance, cost-effective, uncrewed arial systems and self-driving trucks. As a mid-tier defense contractor, we've demonstrated agility and innovation in providing systems to support National Security.
At MSI, we prioritize innovation, collaboration, and growth. Our team collaborates to cultivate a supportive and dynamic workplace, fostering creativity and promoting professional development while honoring personal and family lives. Join our team and help shape the future of autonomous technology within the defense and commercial industry today!
GENERAL JOB SUMMARY :
The Ground Robotics Technician for Autonomous Vehicle Technologies tests the vehicle's electronic and mechanical systems before and after installation into a vehicle. Testing will include calibration, closed road testing and tuning, and open road highway testing. These activities are for our remote and leader-follower automated driving vehicles.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS :
- Part of the Unmanned Ground Vehicles (UGV) technical team in researching, designing, developing, and testing electronic control systems, including mechanical design and hardware installation.
- Collaborate with Hardware, Software, and Mechanical design teams
- Work independently to resolve existing problems and / or malfunctions expeditiously
- Collect and test data toward a given objective
- Test and troubleshoot electronic assemblies down to the electronic components level for new designs and existing designs
- Interpret drawings, specifications and work instructions
- Implement and test engineering changes
- Create test plans and procedures for products under development.
- Travel to customers' sites to perform vehicle surveys, system installations, calibrations, and follow-on testing as needed, oftentimes outdoors, and for a span of a few days to a couple of weeks
- This is an onsite position
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THE ABOVE STATEMENTS ARE INTENDED TO DESCRIBE THE GENERAL NATURE AND LEVEL OF WORK BEING PERFORMED BY INDIVIDUALS ASSIGNED TO THIS CLASSIFICATION. THEY ARE NOT INTENDED TO BE CONSTRUED AS AN EXHAUSTIVE LIST OF ALL RESPONSIBILITIES, DUTIES AND SKILLS REQUIRED OF PERSONNEL SO CLASSIFIED.
A REVIEW OF THIS CLASSIFICATION HAS EXCLUDED THE MARGINAL FUNCTIONS OF THE CLASSIFICATION THAT ARE INCIDENTAL TO THE PERFORMANCE OF FUNDAMENTAL JOB JUTIES. ALL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES ARE ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS AND REQUIREMENTS AND ARE SUBJECT TO POSSIBLE MODIFICATION TO REASONABLY ACCOMMODATE INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES TO PERFORM THIS JOB PROFICIENTLY. THE REQUIREMENTS LISTED IN THIS DOCUMENT ARE THE MINIMUM LEVELS OF KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS OR ABILITIES
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