Defense Systems Integration Technician

Why this role matters

Every accurate torque, every clean cable route, every correctly applied sealant contributes to mission success. As a Defense Systems Integration Technician at Kform, you’ll turn drawings into dependable hardware used in critical applications by defense and government partners.

• Translate drawings, travelers, BOMs, and work instructions into consistent, high-quality assemblies.
• Fit and fasten brackets, panels, seals, inserts, connectors, wiring, cable assemblies, and electronic modules.
• Operate hand tools, torque tools, crimpers, measuring instruments, and basic electrical test equipment with safety and precision.
• Execute cable routing and labeling, hardware installation, enclosure builds, and end-to-end system integration.
• Apply adhesives, thread lockers, sealants, and thermal interface materials exactly per process.
• Conduct in-process inspections to validate workmanship, dimensions, hardware choices, configuration, and completeness.
• Perform continuity, functional, and operational tests using approved procedures and equipment.
• Log labor, materials, serial numbers, and test/inspection results with rigor and accuracy.
• Maintain , configuration control, and traceability; keep conforming and nonconforming material clearly segregated.
• Surface drawing, material, fit, process, and workmanship concerns early to engineering, quality, or production leaders.
• Support prototype builds and suggest improvements to methods, work instructions, fixtures, and manufacturability.
• Help with rework, repair, inspection, packaging, kitting, and shipment prep when needed.
• Keep your station clean, organized, and safe; practice 5S daily.
• Follow Kform’s quality, safety, cybersecurity, export-control, and controlled-information procedures.
• Protect customer information, technical data, materials, and hardware.
• Assist other manufacturing activities as business needs evolve.

• High school diploma, GED, or comparable practical experience.
• At least 1 year in mechanical/electronics assembly, manufacturing, maintenance, automotive repair, aviation, field service, or related hands‑on work.
• Ability to read and follow assembly drawings, diagrams, BOMs, work instructions, and procedures.
• Hands‑on experience with standard hand tools and measurement devices.
• Strong mechanical sense and attention to detail.
• Ability to recognize hardware, component, material, and basic workmanship defects.
• Track record of following controlled processes and documenting completed tasks accurately.
• Basic computer skills for digital work instructions and production data entry.
• Clear communication with peers, engineers, quality, and production leadership.
• Comfort working independently post‑training and as part of a team.
• Dependable attendance and on‑site work in Sterling, Virginia.
• Meets eligibility requirements for projects involving export‑controlled products, technical information, or customer programs, as applicable.

• 2+ years assembling for defense, aerospace, industrial, telecom, computing, robotics, or ruggedized electronics.
• Experience in low‑volume, high‑mix environments or new‑product introduction.
• Background assembling sheet‑metal enclosures, machined parts, electronic systems, cable harnesses, control panels, or ruggedized equipment.
• Proficiency in crimping, soldering, wire prep, cable fab, and connector terminations.
• Use of torque drivers, calipers, multimeters, continuity testers, and inspection tools.
• Knowledge of IPC‑A‑610, IPC/WHMA‑A‑620, J‑STD‑001, ESD practices, or related standards.
• Experience with in ISO 9001 or AS9100 quality systems.
• Familiarity with travelers, inspection records, nonconformance reports, and electronic manufacturing records.
• Technical school, military technical training, apprenticeship, manufacturing certification, or vocational education.

• Consistently clean, accurate, and reliable output.
• Zero skipped steps—process and documentation are followed every time.
• Issues are flagged early; defects don’t move downstream.
• Rapid learning of new products and build steps.
• Strong control over parts, tools, materials, and technical data.
• Active collaboration with engineering and quality to…