System Tester

Founded in 1918, Kearfott Corporation, a global Aerospace and Defense supplier for over 100 years, is a leader in the design and manufacture of precision motion control products and inertial navigation components. Kearfott has a very long history of innovation and excellence and is the go-to brand for many of our global clients. Kearfott is trusted, respected and plays a vital role in the success of America's aerospace and defense industries. With over a century of expertise & experience, Kearfott is dedicated to providing quality, reliability, and cutting-edge technology to customers worldwide to meet their sea, land, air, and space navigation and guidance requirements.

Kearfott offers a comprehensive benefits package including a 401K, and Tuition Reimbursement. We offer a 9/80 schedule with every other Friday off, and flexible work options for most positions.

We are looking for talented individuals who want to be part of a world-class work force. Join Kearfott and become part of a company that is recognized for technical expertise and respected world-wide as a 'full service' provider.

For more information visit our website at www.kearfott.com

SYSTEM TESTER

Job Description:

This position is responsible for test and troubleshooting of new production and customer owned Ring Laser Gyroscope Systems, Accelerometers and Inertial Guidance Components.

Required Skills

• Determine causes of rejects and modify or repair components as necessary.
• Assist engineers in implementing new production processes or modifying old processes to meet new standards.
• Work from complicated operation sheets, blue prints, written and oral instructions.
• Computer skills, ability to utilize computer based test and data acquisition equipment.
• Reports findings and makes corrective action recommendations to supervisor or engineer assigned to project.
• At times, must use extreme care and considerable judgment in making fine adjustments to various components and in the equipment used to test components.
• As necessary, instruct other assembly personnel in the proper procedures for testing of various components.
• Perform calibrations, tests and unique assembly operations on a wide variety of production, pre-production prototype and experimental products.
• Any other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Required Experience

• High School Diploma or equivalent required, AA in Electrical Engineering preferred.
• Must have a minimum of 5 years' experience in assembly/test operations.
• Preference is for a candidate with hands on experience in manufacturing testing techniques on RLG Navigational Systems, Laser Components, Accelerometers and Inertial Sensors.
• Must have experience and/or demonstrate the ability to read wiring diagrams and test procedures.
• Must have soldering experience.
• Must be capable of working with complex assembly problems, recommending corrective action, and implementing such action following supervisory approval.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the US, visa sponsorship not available.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Kearfott is an Equal Opportunity Employer

We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, or veteran status.