RF Technician - Kratos Defense

Ready for What's Next? Kratos is a leader in assured aerospace communication solutions and services. We are cutting-edge innovators and creative problem solvers working collaboratively to solve our customers toughest challenges. Our culture is fast-paced and innovative. We are a trusted partnerdriven by doing the right thing and achieving maximum success for our customers, our partners and ourselves. Kratos is seeking an RF Technician with the following job responsibilities:

• Provides on-sight field technical expertise and manual labor in the setup, checkout, operation, teardown, packing, and transportation of advanced prototype and operational space related C4ISR systems.
• Familiarity with setting up, operating and maintaining RF antenna systems is a must.
• RF Antenna Technician
• Set up, operate, maintain and troubleshoot various RF antenna systems
• Set up operating sites in the field using deployable RF equipment
• Utilize a variety of test equipment to ensure proper system alignment and operation
• Train military, civilian and contractors on various RF equipment

• Associate of Science in STEM field
• 4+ years experience with both military and commercial deployable antenna systems and associated equipment
• Mobility and logistics experience
• Ability to operate test equipment (Spectrum-Analyzers, Signal Generators, Satellite-Simulators, O-Scopes, etc.)
• Ability to setup, checkout, operate, pack and safely transport a wide range of electronics components and systems.
• Ability to communicate technical approaches and details within small project teams, including team interaction and presentation.
• Field and operational level expertise to support systems in deployed conditions
• Ability to handle multiple efforts and switch priorities immediately to support urgent mission needs
• Ability to repeatedly lift 70-100 lbs above the head repeatedly
• Knowledge of proper maintenance techniques across RF, power, control, antenna, electronic component and related systems

Desired Skills and Experience

• Bachelor of Science in STEM field
• Experience setting up and maintaining RF equipment in deployed environments
• Active Class-A commercial drivers license to support cross-country requirements to deliver systems to other vendors and/or test ranges
• Basic knowledge of fiber optics to include installation, testing, transceiver operation/troubleshooting
• Background in satellite or cellular communications and associated networking and IP based systems to troubleshoot system problems
• Fork lift operator certified
• Understanding of systems integration across RF and baseband frequencies
• Understanding of RF fundamentals and signal processing systems
• Extensive RF systems and communications knowledge across open-air, closed loop and lab level environments

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Competitive salary based on experience and education
Salary Range: $70,000-$90,000

Kratos is valued for our ability to design and deliver leading edge, resilient solutions for aerospace communication, control, awareness and mission success across a continuum of offeringsfrom commercial to tailored custom solutions and integrated programs. Customers trust us to stay relevant and know we are in it for the long-haul. We bring both the capability and confidence that our customers value and depend on. And, we always deliver.