ABOUT KRAKEN KINETICS

Kraken Kinetics designs and manufactures advanced kinetic solutions that enable modern warfighting capabilities for the United States Armed Forces and its allies. We specialize in mission-tailored warheads and firing systems for unmanned and autonomous weapon platforms, delivering production-ready solutions at speed to address urgent national security challenges.

Our team brings decades of specialized Department of War experience across the full lifecycle of kinetic system development—from concept and design through testing, manufacturing, and operational deployment. Built on a foundation of work that helped lead the DoW into the era of kinetic drones, Kraken Kinetics combines commercial agility with deep technical expertise to deliver DEFINITIVE LETHALITY™ when it matters most.

POSITION SUMMARY

Location: On-site at Kraken Kinetics facilities in the Pinehurst, NC area

The Facilities & Maintenance Manager is responsible for facility readiness, maintenance coordination, equipment support, utilities coordination, vendor management, and facility support systems across Kraken Kinetics facilities, including production sites, engineering/support spaces, storage areas, and assigned test range support infrastructure.

This role keeps Kraken facilities functional, organized, maintained, and available for scheduled work by coordinating infrastructure support, preventive maintenance, equipment repair, contractor activity, facility projects, and readiness tracking across multiple sites.

The ideal candidate is a hands-on facilities and maintenance professional capable of supporting production, engineering, logistics, testing, and business operations in a fast-paced defense manufacturing environment.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Facility Operations and Readiness

• Maintain readiness of production, engineering, storage, office, support, and assigned test range support areas.

• Coordinate workspace setup, utilities, access support, housekeeping, and facility readiness requirements.

• Identify and resolve facility constraints affecting production, material flow, testing support, or business operations.

• Support facility changes, expansions, relocations, and improvement projects across multiple sites.

Maintenance and Equipment Support

• Coordinate preventive maintenance for general facility systems and production-supporting equipment.

• Coordinate equipment repair, troubleshooting, maintenance scheduling, and return-to-service activities.

• Maintain maintenance records, service logs, repair history, and equipment readiness documentation.

• Track equipment readiness, recurring maintenance issues, downtime drivers, and repair priorities.

• Support spare parts identification, maintenance supply needs, and equipment service planning.

Vendor and Contractor Management

• Coordinate outside vendors, contractors, service providers, inspectors, and maintenance support personnel.

• Manage contractor access, scheduling, work scope coordination, site requirements, and completion verification.

• Maintain vendor documentation, service records, facility support agreements, and maintenance-related documentation.

• Support vendor selection input, service scheduling, quote coordination, and issue resolution.

Utilities, Infrastructure, and Facility Systems

• Coordinate support for electrical, HVAC, compressed air, plumbing, utilities, access support systems, and other facility systems.

• Monitor facility system performance and escalate infrastructure risks, outages, repair needs, or improvement opportunities.

• Support equipment installation, relocation, commissioning, and facility modification activities.

• Maintain visibility of facility constraints, infrastructure needs, and site readiness issues.

Facility Projects and Improvement

• Support facility layout changes, production-area setup, storage-area improvements, and workspace optimization.

• Coordinate facility projects required to support production scaling, new equipment installation, workflow improvement, or site expansion.

• Maintain facility project tracking, action items, vendor coordination status, and completion records.

• Identify opportunities to improve facility reliability, maintainability, organization, and operational readiness.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required

• 5+ years of experience in facilities management, maintenance management, industrial maintenance, manufacturing support, equipment maintenance, or related operational roles.

• Experience supporting manufacturing, industrial, technical production, defense, aerospace, or regulated operating environments.

• Strong understanding of facility systems, preventive maintenance, equipment repair coordination, vendor management, and workspace readiness.

• Ability to coordinate facility and maintenance activities across multiple sites and operational priorities.

• Strong organizational skills and ability to maintain service records, maintenance schedules, vendor documentation, and readiness tracking.

• Ability to work hands-on in facility, production, maintenance, warehouse, and equipment-support environments.

• Strong communication and coordination skills across internal teams and external vendors.

Preferred

• Experience supporting defense, aerospace, advanced manufacturing, test range support infrastructure, or low-volume high-complexity production operations.

• Experience with CMMS, maintenance tracking systems, facility work order systems, or equipment service records.

• Experience coordinating contractors, equipment installations, facility modifications, and production support projects.

• Familiarity with OSHA, fire safety, environmental controls, ITAR/EAR, CMMC, and defense manufacturing compliance environments.

• Experience supporting preventive maintenance programs, equipment readiness metrics, spare parts planning, or facility expansion projects.

SALARY & BENEFITS

Kraken Kinetics is committed to offering a competitive compensation package to attract and retain top talent. This full-time, on-site non-exempt position offers a hourly rate range of $30-$38/hr depending on qualifications and experience.

Security Requirement

US Citizen

Security Statement: This position requires special access to U.S. government information. You must be a U.S. citizen for consideration

Benefits included:

• Generous PTO policy

• Comprehensive medical coverage (80% company-paid for employee + dependents).

• Vision & dental (100% company-paid)

• Short and long-term disability coverage (100% company-paid)

• Generous 401(k) retirement plan

• Company-paid life insurance

• Great teammates and well stocked snacks

LIFE IN MOORE COUNTY, NC (PINEHURST AREA)

Kraken Kinetics is based in Moore County, North Carolina, home to Pinehurst, a nationally recognized destination offering an exceptional quality of life.

Employees benefit from a low cost of living, minimal congestion, and a strong sense of community, with easy access to larger metropolitan areas, including Raleigh-Durham.

Whether you're looking to accelerate your career or put down long-term roots, the Pinehurst area offers a compelling alternative to traditional tech and defense hubs.

We are committed to supporting relocation for the right candidates.

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EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Kraken Kinetics is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and welcome applicants of all backgrounds.