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Signal Processor (SIGPRO) Technician SPY-1

    Highlights

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    Numbers & Facts

    LocationSan Diego, CA
    IndustryAerospace and Defense
    Company Size1,500 to 1,999 employees
    Websitehttp://www.kratosdefense.com/

    Description

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    Required Skills & Qualifications

    • Strong background in digital and analog electronics troubleshooting.
    • Proficiency with electronic test equipment (oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, spectrum analyzers, etc.).
    • Ability to diagnose processor-based systems, digital logic paths, timing faults, and signal-chain issues.
    • Experience reading and interpreting technical drawings, schematics, and maintenance documentation.
    • Knowledge of embedded systems and modular hardware architectures.
    • Strong written and verbal communication skills for reporting and collaboration.
    • Ability to work in a structured maintenance environment with attention to detail and configuration control.
    • Some initial travel will be required in the first year to support training. Once completed, travel will tapper to a minimum.

    Preferred Qualifications (Not Mandatory)

    • Experience with AN/SPY-1 radar system hardware, especially the Signal Processor (SP) subsystem.
    • Understanding of radar signal processing fundamentals, data paths, and BIT/Fault Isolation workflows.
    • Familiarity with Navy technical manuals (IETMs, TMs, MRCs) and Aegis support equipment.
    • Previous work in depot-level overhaul, military electronics repair, or defense-system maintenance.
    • Certifications:
    • IPC/WHMA-A-620 (Wire Harness)
    • CompTIA Network+ (Basic networking)
    • CompTIA Linux+ (Linux Admin)

    Note:

    • Some initial travel will be required in the first year to support training. Once completed, travel will tapper to a minimum.

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    • Life/ADD & Short/Long Term Disability Insurance
    • 401(k) Savings Plan
    • Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
    • Paid Time-Off (PTO)
    • Holidays
    • Education Reimbursement

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    Overview

    We are seeking a skilled technician to perform testing, overhaul, repair, and troubleshooting of the SPY-1 radar systems, with a focus on the signal processor. The technician will work in a depot-level environment, diagnosing faults at the card and module level, performing verification testing, support maintaining test equipment, and work with the engineering team to report findings. Experience with the AN/SPY-1 radar system's Signal Processor (SP) is highly preferred but not required.

    Key Responsibilities

    • Perform detailed troubleshooting, fault isolation, repair, and rework of radar cabinets, electronic assemblies and modules.
    • Execute verification test procedures and operational readiness tests.
    • Use diagnostic tools (oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, logic analyzers, network analyzers) to set up equipment for testing as well as evaluate system performance.
    • Interpret schematics, wiring diagrams, ICDs, and technical manuals to execute maintenance and repair tasks.
    • Perform preventive and corrective maintenance following established procedures and documentation standards.
    • Replace electronic components, perform soldering/rework, and complete assembly rebuilds as needed.
    • Document all maintenance actions, test results, and fault isolation activities clearly and accurately.
    • Collaborate with engineering teams to support root-cause analysis and provide detailed technical input.
    • Maintain compliance with ESD, safety, controlled-equipment, and classified-material handling requirements.

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    About Company

    Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. (Nasdaq:KTOS) is a specialized Technology Company providing mission critical products, solutions and services for United States National Security. Kratos' core capabilities are sophisticated engineering, manufacturing and system integration offerings for National Security platforms and programs. Kratos' areas of expertise include Command, Control, Communications, Computing, Combat and Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (C5ISR) systems, satellite communications, electronic warfare, unmanned systems, hypersonic systems, directed and high power energy systems, electromagnetic railgun, missile defense, cyber warfare, cybersecurity, information assurance, and critical infrastructure security. Kratos has primarily an engineering and technically oriented work force of approximately 3,100. Substantially all of Kratos' work is performed on a military base, in a secure facility or at a critical infrastructure location.

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