Systems Engineer - Kratos Defense

Ready for Whats Next? At Kratos, we encourage an entrepreneurial spirit balanced with discipline. We work hard, and take care of our customers, employees, and families. Recognized as thought leaders in our industry, we are motivated by creating and delivering innovative solutions to our nation and global customers. Kratos provides leading-edge capabilities for communication with satellites, spacecraft, missiles, and airborne platforms. From factory test to flight, from ground data networking to RF Links commercial, intelligence, and defense users trust Kratos to solve their most difficult RF problems. For a more complete overview of our capabilities see http://www.kratosdefense.com/.

The successful candidate will be part of a team responsible for system engineering a classified (TS/Sci) system based in Colorado Springs, CO. Candidate support for those involved in the development, design and optimization of one or more information technology and systems functions supporting company business processes and technical information systems platforms. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, analysis, selection and modification of enterprise systems, application software, installation of network hardware/software and database management. Provides direction for the effort required to protect the companys data, tools and information systems. Ensures infrastructure architecture standards maximize efficiency and support platform compatibility. Usually requires subject matter knowledge of user group for practical application of system characteristics. Coordinates delivery of services to user groups and ensures IT service is uninterrupted. Selects, develops, and evaluates personnel to ensure the efficient operation of the function. will have the opportunity to work on new capabilities.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Requirements analysis
• System design
• Reliability analysis
• Work closely with Program leadership to ensure all System Engineering requirements are met
• Ensure timely and accurte CDRLs/SDRLs are submitted according to customer prescribed schedule
• Chair/Host/Support all required IPTs, TIMs, WGs and Ad hoc meetings
• Provide technical advice to our customers on architectures and potential solutions
• SecDevOps processes and related Agile practices (Altlassian suite)
• System documentation updates
• 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.
• 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
• Travel as necessary to attend conferences and customer meetings

Keyword: System Engineering, Agile methodology, Requirements decomposition, ICD
Required Experience:

• 7-10 years System Eengineering
• BS in SE, CS, EE, ME, or other engineering equivalent
• Support programs through SRR, PDR, CDR or equivalent design reviews
• Experience with SCN and satellite ground systems
• Familiarity with modern IT infrastructure capabilities to include virtualization, cloud deployment and containerization
• Candidate must be self-motivated and comfortable with supporting multiple groups of developers, engineers, and testers
• Candidate must be able to articulate technical concepts orally and in written forms both internally to the team as well as externally to the customer and users
• Excellent written and oral communications skills
• Working knowledge of space systems, including RF systems, and system development processes is a plus
• DOORS and Cameo experience is a plus

Desired Skills and Experience

• Experience with satellite ground systems (Software and Hardware)
• Experience with SATCOM and SDA missions
• Experience with Risk management
• Experience with MBSE - Model-Based Systems Engineering using Cameo
• Experience with SecDevOps processes and related Agile practices
• Experience with Service Based Architecture (SBA)
• Experience with performing analysis and deconfliction activities in regards to security updates and application operability

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Competitive salary based on experience and education
Salary Range: $115,000-$145,000

Kratos is valued for our ability to design and deliver leading edge, resilient solutions for aerospace communication, control, awareness and mission success across a continuum of offeringsfrom commercial to tailored custom solutions and integrated programs. Customers trust us to stay relevant and know we are in it for the long-haul. We bring both the capability and confidence that our customers value and depend on. And, we always deliver.