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

• Hands on experience with testing various systems.
• 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, blueprints, 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.
• A minimum of 5 years' experience in assembly/test operations is preferred.
• 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 be capable of working with complex assembly problems, recommending corrective action, and implementing such action following supervisory approval.
• Experience with legacy operating systems is a plus.
• Must be able to lift up to 40 lbs.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the US, visa sponsorship not available.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Equal Opportunity Employer/including Disabled/Veterans