What are the responsibilities and job description for the RF Technician position at Kratos Space Training & Cyber?
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 partneridriven 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
Keyword: RF, SATCOM
Required Experience:
- 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 driveris 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 offeringsifrom 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.
From: Kratos Defense
Kratos is an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer EOE/Minorities/Females/Vet/Disabled.
All qualified job seekers are encouraged to apply. Kratos is committed to America's veterans by providing opportunities for them to continue contributing after service to our nation. We also work to provide reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities.
Salary : $70,000 - $90,000
