Test Technician
Job in
Dallastown, York County, Pennsylvania, 17313, USA
Listed on 2026-03-03
Listing for:
Kratos Defense and Security Solutions, Inc.
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-03-03
Job specializations:
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Manufacturing / Production
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Job Description
GENERAL
JOB SUMMARY:
The test technician will perform final testing of shelters in areas such as water-tightness, electrical function, and EMI. They 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 ATP's 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 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.
This position does not require supervisory responsibilities.
Experience and Skills
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.
- 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).
- 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).
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.
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