Kratos Defense and Security Solutions · 2 hours ago
Engineering Assistant
Fort Walton Beach, FL
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
3+ years expKratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. is a leading defense technology company focused on uncrewed systems and various defense solutions. The Engineering Assistant will be responsible for planning, scheduling, and assisting engineers with documentation, process, testing, and general engineering-related support activities.
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Responsibilities
Perform detailed development work in the areas of RF, analog and digital electronics under the guidance of engineers
Work independently to resolve existing problems and/or malfunctions expeditiously
Collect and analyze engineering test data toward a given objective
Research and analyze electronic components for new designs and replacement of obsolete parts
Interpret drawings, specifications and work instructions
Implement and test engineering changes
Create test plans and procedures for products under development
Travel to environmental and electromagnetic interference testing labs to perform new development qualification testing
Travel to customer’s sites within the U.S. or to Europe to perform vehicle surveys, system installations and follow-on testing as needed, oftentimes outdoors, and for a span of a few days to a few weeks
Must be at assigned worksite during assigned hours 100% of time; less PTO, FML/STD/LTD
Other duties may be assigned
Qualification
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
Ability to read and interpret assembly drawings, schematics, work instructions and component identifications
Ability to work with minute parts and demonstrate finger dexterity
Ability to lead a team relevant to assigned programs to ensure contract requirements are accomplished
Working knowledge of advanced test equipment operations and related uses and safeguards
Working knowledge of microprocessors or computers and microprocessor/computer-based control systems and related software
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
Ability to travel, foreign and domestic, up to 25%
Possess a passport or be willing and able to obtain (at company's expense) to allow for work travel overseas
Ability to stand and sit for long periods of time
Ability to perform repetitive motion (use of arm-hand steadiness, finger dexterity, manual dexterity for small parts assembly, frequent use)
Ability to lift up to 30 pounds
Preferred
Experience in development, test, or maintenance of RF or radar systems and airborne command, control, and telemetry systems
Experience with mechanical and electro-mechanical devices and tools
Benefits
Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance Coverage
Life/ADD & Short/Long Term Disability Insurance
401(k) Savings Plan
Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
Paid Time-Off (PTO)
Holidays
Education Reimbursement
Company
Kratos Defense and Security Solutions
Kratos Defense & Security Solutions provides mission critical engineering, IT services, and war fighter solutions.
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$943.8MKey Investors
United States Air Force
2025-06-25Post Ipo Equity· $556M
2025-04-17Grant· $30M
2024-02-22Post Ipo Equity· $288M
Leadership Team
Eric DeMarco
President and CEO
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Ben Goodwin
SVP,Corporate Development & Government Affairs
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