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Lead Engineering Technician

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Kratos Defense & Rocket Support Services, Inc

Huntsville, AL (In Person)

Full-Time

Posted 1 week ago (Updated 1 day ago) • Actively hiring

Expires 7/4/2026

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Job Description

Lead Engineering Technician Kratos Defense & Rocket Support Services, Inc United States, Alabama, Huntsville 4904 Research Dr Nw (Show on map) May 29, 2026 Kratos Defense & Rocket Support Services is currently seeking a Lead Engineering Technician in Huntsville, Alabama. iThe Technician will be responsible for practical understanding of the required system(s) as well as providing technical support as needed.
Activities may include:
building and setting up equipment, preparing and conducting experiments, collecting data, designing and drafting equipment, inspecting products, and hazardous waste management, electronics, mechanical assembly.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Develops and tests machinery and equipment under the direction of engineering and scientific staff. Reviews project instructions and blueprints to ascertain test specifications, procedures, objectives, test equipment, nature of technical problem, and possible solutions such as part redesign, substitution of material or parts, or rearrangement of parts or subassemblies. Devises, fabricates, and assembles new or modified mechanical components or assemblies for products such as industrial equipment and machinery, power equipment, machine tools, and measuring instruments. Sets up and conducts test of complete units and components under operational conditions to investigate design proposals for improving equipment performance or other factors, or to obtain data for development, standardization and quality control. Analyzes indicated and calculated test results in relation to design or rated specifications and test objectives, and modifies or adjusts equipment to meet specifications. Records test procedures and results, numerical and graphical data, and recommendations for changes in product or test method. Drafts detail drawing or sketch for drafting room completion or to request parts fabrication by machine, sheet metal or wood shops.
Keyword:
technician
Required Experience:
The following qualifications are
REQUIRED
Experience with mechanical design and assembly Experience with electrical design and assembly Experience with embedded systems, C/C++, and data interfaces Additive manufacturing experience DoD Secret clearance The following qualifications are
DESIRED:
Experience in production or automation environments is a plus Minimum of a two year degree from an accredited college or university in a STEM program.
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Kratos Defense