Senior Electronics Assembler

job description

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 autonomous 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!

essential job functions:

• position and align parts in specified relationship to each other and uses hand or power tools to secure parts
• mount assembled components on chassis, panels, or circuit boards
• route wiring and cabling through assembly to terminals according to color codes and solders or wraps wire around terminals to provide electrical connection
• perform intermediate to complex assembly tasks such as potting, encapsulating, cleaning, coating, epoxy bonding, wiring, stamping, and color-coding parts and assemblies
• adjust, repair, or replace electronic component parts to correct defects and to ensure conformance to specifications
• drill or tap holes in specified equipment locations to provide openings for elements or wiring in accordance with hardware specifications
• read and interpret schematic drawings, diagrams, specifications, work orders, or reports to determine materials requirements or assembly instructions
• develop accurate and intelligible work instructions
• confer with supervisors or engineers to plan or review work activities to resolve production problems utilizing the ecn procedure
• must be at assigned worksite during assigned hours 100% of time; less pto, fml/std/ltd

other job functions

• clean parts using cleaning solutions and/or air hoses
• mark and tag components so that stock inventory can be tracked and identified
• other duties may be assigned

supervisory responsibility:

• none

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
• ability to read and interpret assembly drawings and component identifications
• ability to work with minute parts and demonstrate finger dexterity
• ability to form and bend wires to specifications
• ability to work with stripping tools, wire cutters, soldering equipment, pace rework machine, smt mounting and insertion tools, coax cable assembly tools, degreasers, and other tools of the trade

education and experience:

• hs diploma or equivalent preferred
• a minimum of 8 years of experience
• successful completion of ipc solder training and certification within initial 2 - 6 weeks of employment with 1% or less defect rate on solder certification board.
• mechanical assembly certification
• rework certification
• surface mount hand installation certified
• board coating certified
• experience with cable continuity testing
• experience with complex wiring of harnesses
• experience with developing work instructions and process problem identification

work environment / physical requirements:

• production environment
• 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
• 20/20 vision and color vision with or without corrective lenses

the above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned 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 are incidental 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 proficiently. The requirements listed in this…