Senior SSDS (Ship Self Defense System) Test & Eval (Eng Tech IV) - Kratos Defense

Kratos provides a full spectrum of solutions for complex C5ISR, engineering, and operational requirements and military weapon systems. We have years of experience in logistics, engineering, and target operations support, as well as international programs, rocket program services, technology initiatives, and advanced weapon system research and engineering. Our in-depth understanding of our client missions, in conjunction with the strategic location of our employees, enables us to offer cost effective solutions tailored to our clients' specific requirements and consistent with their evolving mission objectives.

Kratos Defense and Rocket Support Services division is currently seeking a Senior SSDS (Ship Self Defense System) Test & Evaluation Technician (Engineering Technician VI) in support of work taking place at Wallops Island, VA. This opportunity is contingent upon contract award.

Required Experience and Education:

• At minimum, a High School Degree or GED
• Active DoD clearance or the ability to obtain a Secret Clearance
• Experience as a project team leader responsible for personnel, performance, and schedules,
• At least five years of experience with maintenance, operations and testing of Ship Self Defense System (SSDS) combat system
• Experience that demonstrates a strong understanding of naval combat system or weapon systems functions and operations
• Direct experience of either land-based or at-sea testing of combat or weapon systems, in the development cycle for new systems or sustainment for legacy systems,
• Direct Experience developing Department of Defense standard documentation (i.e., test plans, test procedures, status reports, final reports

Desired Experience:

• Fleet experience of at least seven years in the United States Navy as an Operations Specialist (OS), Electronics Technician (ET), Fire Control (FC), or Electronic Warfare (EW) rating