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Kratos is a leader in assured aerospace communication solutions and services. We are cutting‑edge innovators and creative problem solvers working collaboratively to solve our customers' toughest challenges. Our culture is fast‑paced and innovative. We are a trusted partner driven by doing the right thing and achieving maximum success for our customers, our partners and ourselves.
Kratos has an exciting opportunity for a
Systems Engineering Lead
responsible for system engineering on a new and potential current effort that involves many aspects of satellite ground systems and space operations concepts. This role involves leading a team of systems engineers developing ICDs, requirements, concepts, and prototypes for a new system. The candidate will coordinate with cross‑program architects to ensure the developed system aligns with overarching goals, capabilities, and deliveries.
Excellent communications and interpersonal relationship skills are required as this role will have direct customer interface responsibilities as well as a key leadership role in a dynamic team environment. The candidate will also help mentor future generations of systems engineers as a key part of their leadership role. The candidate will be responsible for technical study execution and assessment, system design, reliability analysis, system hardware/software integration, and risk management. The candidate will work closely with system developers, test, and support personnel in support system prototyping and execution.
Responsibilities
Work closely with Program leadership to ensure all System Engineering requirements are met and tracked using engineering tools such as JAMA, CMPro, and Model Based Engineering (MBSE) tools (Cameo, Enterprise Architect)
Lead/Conduct studies and capture technical analysis
Support all required IPTs, TEMs, WGs and Ad hoc meetings
Participate in CDRLs generation and deliveries
Provide technical advice to our customers on system architecture design
Participate in requirement's decomposition and analysis
Support Reliability analysis
Develop and deliver effective customer presentations (design reviews, status reports, kickoff meetings, support test plans) demonstrating an ability to communicate comfortably at a system level (SRR, PDR, CDR, GR)
Travel as necessary to attend conferences and customer meetings
Experience and Skills
10+ years engineering
BS in SE, CS, EE, ME, or other engineering equivalent
Support programs through SRR, PDR, CDR or equivalent design reviews
Experience with satellite ground systems
Familiarity with modern IT infrastructure capabilities to include virtualization, cloud deployment and containerization (CNFs)
Self‑motivated and comfortable supporting multiple groups of developers, engineers, and testers
Excellent communication skills, able to articulate technical concepts orally and in written form both internally to the team and externally to the customer and users
Working knowledge of space systems, including satellite ground systems
Ground Entry Point (GEP) Design, Implementation, and verification experience
Experience with military space operations
Experience leading a team conducting MBSE modeling of a system of systems
Must currently have a Secret clearance, with the ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI
Preferred Skills and Experience
Space to Ground ICDs
Risk management
MBSE
Jama / Jira / Confluence
Risk Management Framework (RMF)
Military command and control operations
Knowledge of software development methodology
Satellite Command & Control experience
Salary Competitive salary based on experience and education. Salary Range: $165,000 - $205,000
Benefits
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
This posting will close within 90 days from the Posting Date.
Seniority Level
Mid‑Senior level
Employment Type
Full‑time
Job Function
Design, Art/Creative, and Information Technology
Software Development
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Lead System Design/Architect Engineer
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Jobs via Dice
Kratos is a leader in assured aerospace communication solutions and services. We are cutting‑edge innovators and creative problem solvers working collaboratively to solve our customers' toughest challenges. Our culture is fast‑paced and innovative. We are a trusted partner driven by doing the right thing and achieving maximum success for our customers, our partners and ourselves.
Kratos has an exciting opportunity for a
Systems Engineering Lead
responsible for system engineering on a new and potential current effort that involves many aspects of satellite ground systems and space operations concepts. This role involves leading a team of systems engineers developing ICDs, requirements, concepts, and prototypes for a new system. The candidate will coordinate with cross‑program architects to ensure the developed system aligns with overarching goals, capabilities, and deliveries.
Excellent communications and interpersonal relationship skills are required as this role will have direct customer interface responsibilities as well as a key leadership role in a dynamic team environment. The candidate will also help mentor future generations of systems engineers as a key part of their leadership role. The candidate will be responsible for technical study execution and assessment, system design, reliability analysis, system hardware/software integration, and risk management. The candidate will work closely with system developers, test, and support personnel in support system prototyping and execution.
Responsibilities
Work closely with Program leadership to ensure all System Engineering requirements are met and tracked using engineering tools such as JAMA, CMPro, and Model Based Engineering (MBSE) tools (Cameo, Enterprise Architect)
Lead/Conduct studies and capture technical analysis
Support all required IPTs, TEMs, WGs and Ad hoc meetings
Participate in CDRLs generation and deliveries
Provide technical advice to our customers on system architecture design
Participate in requirement's decomposition and analysis
Support Reliability analysis
Develop and deliver effective customer presentations (design reviews, status reports, kickoff meetings, support test plans) demonstrating an ability to communicate comfortably at a system level (SRR, PDR, CDR, GR)
Travel as necessary to attend conferences and customer meetings
Experience and Skills
10+ years engineering
BS in SE, CS, EE, ME, or other engineering equivalent
Support programs through SRR, PDR, CDR or equivalent design reviews
Experience with satellite ground systems
Familiarity with modern IT infrastructure capabilities to include virtualization, cloud deployment and containerization (CNFs)
Self‑motivated and comfortable supporting multiple groups of developers, engineers, and testers
Excellent communication skills, able to articulate technical concepts orally and in written form both internally to the team and externally to the customer and users
Working knowledge of space systems, including satellite ground systems
Ground Entry Point (GEP) Design, Implementation, and verification experience
Experience with military space operations
Experience leading a team conducting MBSE modeling of a system of systems
Must currently have a Secret clearance, with the ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI
Preferred Skills and Experience
Space to Ground ICDs
Risk management
MBSE
Jama / Jira / Confluence
Risk Management Framework (RMF)
Military command and control operations
Knowledge of software development methodology
Satellite Command & Control experience
Salary Competitive salary based on experience and education. Salary Range: $165,000 - $205,000
Benefits
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
This posting will close within 90 days from the Posting Date.
Seniority Level
Mid‑Senior level
Employment Type
Full‑time
Job Function
Design, Art/Creative, and Information Technology
Software Development
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