Ground Robotics Technician Position Available In Okaloosa, Florida

Ground Robotics Technician Kratos Unmanned Systems United States, Florida, Fort Walton Beach 35 Hill Avenue Northwest (Show on map) Jun 11, 2025 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 vehicleis 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 Other Job Functions Other duties may be assigned

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY

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unmanned ground vehicles, hardware installation, calibration, road testing, mechanical design, electronic control systems

Required Experience:

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Ability to interact effectively with peers and supervisors
Ability to interact appropriately with the public when necessary
Ability to adhere to workplace rules
Ability to read and interpret assembly drawings, schematics, work instructions and component identifications
Ability to work in and around vehicles as large as Class 8 tractor trailers
Working knowledge of advanced test equipment operations and related uses and safeguards
Working knowledge of microprocessor/computer-based control systems and RF radios and related software

PREFERED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

AS degree, technical school credentials in related field or equivalent experience
A minimum of 3 years of experience
Intermediate experience with computers and various software applications to include MS Office
Hands-on experience in electronic troubleshooting and testing
Experience in testing, troubleshooting and maintenance of electronic and mechanical systems.
Ability to travel, foreign and domestic, up to 25%
Possess a passport or be willing and able to obtain (at companyis expense) to allow for work travel overseas

WORK ENVIRONMENT / PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Production environment, office environment, and garage/outdoor environment
Ability to work outdoors on autnomous vehicle inlcuding Calss 8 vehicles to test, troubleshoot and calibrate electrical and mechanical systems
Ability to stand and sit for long periods of time
Ability to work inside, outside, and under the vehicle
Ability to lift iup to 30 pounds

THE ABOVE STATEMENTS ARE INTENDED TO DESCRIBE THE GENERAL NATURE AND LEVEL OF WORK BEING PERFORMED BY

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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

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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

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THE REQUIREMENTS LISTED IN THIS DOCUMENT ARE THE MINIMUM LEVELS OF KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS OR ABILITIES EEO/M/F/D/V

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Kratos Defense