Electronics Hardware Engineer Job at Kratos Defense and Security Solutions in Fo

Job Summary

Responsible for designing, developing, integrating, and testing hardware and electronic components for use in engineering and scientific applications. Ensures the application of relevant standards, processes, procedures, and tools throughout the system development life cycle to support hardware systems from the board level to full system integration.

Essential Job Functions

• Perform detailed design of test control apparatus and equipment
• Develop schematics and drawings to support fabrication
• Research, design, develop and test electronic components, products and systems
• Qualify and test developed hardware, test plans and procedures, and test systems
• Consult with software engineers for hardware and software integration
• Must be at assigned worksite during assigned hours 100% of time

Other Job Functions

• Other duties may be assigned

Supervisory Responsibility

• None

Experience and Skills

• Ability to maintain sensitive and confidential information as required by government standards
• Ability to interact effectively with peers and supervisors
• Ability to interact appropriately with the public when necessary
• Ability to adhere to workplace rules
• Ability to read, write and develop intelligible drawings, instructions and procedures
• Ability to collaborate with a multi‑functional team in a fast‑paced environment

Education and Experience

• BS in Computer Engineering, Electronic Engineering, or related technical field
• A minimum of 1 year of experience preferred
• Basic MS Office experience
• Hardware design and development of embedded microprocessor systems experience preferred
• Military standards experience preferred

Work Environment / Physical Requirements

• Office and production environment
• Ability to stand and sit for long periods of time
• Ability to perform repetitive motion (keyboarding, 10‑key, phones)
• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds
• Ability to travel up to 10%, foreign and/or domestic

Job Benefits

• Medical, Dental & Vision insurance coverage
• Life/AD&D & Short/Long Term Disability insurance
• 401(k) savings plan
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
• Paid Time‑Off (PTO)
• Holidays
• Education reimbursement

EEO Statement

Kratos Defense is an Equal Opportunity / affirmative action employer. EEO, Minorities, Females, Veterans, 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. Disability accessibility accommodation: If you require an accommodation to navigate or apply to our careers site, please send your request to HRAccessibility@kratosdefense.com or call 858-964-2916.

Location

Fort Walton Beach, FL

Seniority Level

Entry level

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

Engineering and Information Technology