Systems Engineer

About the Position

Systems Engineer (onsite or remote)

Kratos Defense and Security Solutions is seeking a motivated Systems Engineer to support engineering activities to meet contractual requirements in Colorado Springs, CO (or remote). This full-time position requires the ability to work effectively within a collaborative team environment. The successful candidate should be capable of developing and modeling requirements, contributing to system design documentation, utilizing existing analytical models, and helping to develop new models as needed.

Responsibilities

• Support the System Engineering team to ensure engineering contractual requirements and deliverables are met on schedule.
• Work closely with system developers, test, and on-site user support personnel to support system updates, analyze and resolve system issues, and ensure project objectives are met.
• Perform requirements analysis and support system design and architecture.
• Support program Configuration Control Boards (CCBs).
• Participate in CDRL/SDRL generation and deliveries based on customer prescribed schedule.
• Provide technical advice to customers on architectures and potential solutions.
• Develop and deliver effective customer presentations (support design reviews, status reports, kickoff meetings, test plans) demonstrating an ability to communicate comfortably at a system level.
• Attend and actively support highly technical engineering team meetings.
• Travel as necessary to attend conferences and customer meetings.

Requirements

• 5+ Years engineering experience.
• BS in SE, CS, EE, ME, or other engineering equivalent.
• Experience working within the Defense and/or Aerospace industry to include a working knowledge of space systems and specifically satellite ground systems.
• Familiarity with aerospace design and verification processes to include requirements development, validation and verification for conceptual, preliminary, and detailed design.
• Sense of ownership, urgency, and drive to accomplish results.
• Must either currently possess or have the ability to obtain a Secret clearance.

Nice to Have

• Domain knowledge with sensor systems and associated ground software capabilities.
• Experience developing system level models, requirements, and architecture in conjunction with discipline engineering teams.
• Familiarity with cloud-based platforms (specifically AWS) and Kubernetes-enabled applications.
• Experience with software application specification and CONOPS definition.
• Experience with military space operations.

We Offer

• Competitive salary based on experience and education.
• Salary Range: $120,000-$152,000.
• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance Coverage.
• Life/ADD & Short/Long Term Disability Insurance.
• 401(k) Savings Plan.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP).
• Paid Time-Off (PTO).
• Holidays.
• Education Reimbursement.

About the Company

Kratos Defense and Security Solutions is an aerospace, defense, and communications technology company that delivers resilient, leading-edge solutions for communications, control, situational awareness, and mission success. Its capabilities span satellite, spacecraft, missile, and airborne-platform communications, including RF links, ground data networking, factory testing, and flight applications, serving commercial, intelligence, defense, and global customers. Kratos emphasizes innovation, long-term trusted customer and partner relationships, entrepreneurial thinking balanced by fiscal and operational discipline, accountability, and doing the right thing. The company is mission-driven to protect and enable national and global customers through aerospace solutions, supports equal opportunity and accessibility, and expresses a commitment to helping U.S. veterans continue contributing after military service.

This posting will close within 90 days from the Posting Date.

Kratos Defense is an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer. EOE, Minorities, Females, Vet, Disabled, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity or any other protected class. All qualified job seekers are encouraged to apply. Kratos Defense is committed to America's veterans by providing opportunities for them to continue contributing after service to our nation. We also work to provide reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities.

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