Systems Engineer (Temporary/On-Call) - Kratos Defense

Kratos Defense & Rocket Support Services is currently seeking a Systems Engineer at Huntsville office location. The Systems Engineer will provide the knowledge and skills to implement technical strategies, evaluate products and provide a superior level of technical support. This is a temporary, on call role. Candidate should expect to work no fewer than 8 hours per week to begin, with possibility of increasing hours up to full time.

Kratos is a fast paced, entrepreneurial environment that is team oriented, and relationship driven to foster innovation and creativity. Our motto, "Ready for Whats Next" reflects our commitment to continually leveraging our technical and intellectual strengths for the ultimate success of our customers.

Kratos Defense & Rocket Support Services Inc. division 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.

PRIMARY DUTIES:

• Conducts studies, technical assessments, system analysis and architectural level analysis of UAS systems to determine system performance and effectiveness
• Develops, plans, coordinates and integrates UAS systems related requirements to support operational needs
• Develop, coordinate, staff and execute UAS training for team members and customers
• Supports UAS system design, mishap analysis and corrective action development
• Support UAS system demonstrations and deployments as required
• Develops, gathers and organizes UAS system related information
• Support UAS subsystems integration and flight testing

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance
• MS in relevant technical field preferred, BS with 15 years work experience acceptable
• Minimum of 10 years of task related experience required
• Ability to maintain sensitive and confidential information as required by government standards
• Possess a valid driver's license and be able to obtain a government driving permit if required
• Ability to interact effectively with peers and supervisors
• Ability to travel up to 20% of the time

The following qualifications are DESIRED:

• PhD in relevant technical field with 10 years working experience
• Experience with directed energy (DE) weapons systems including both high energy laser (HEL) and high power microwaved (HPM)
• Demonstrated experience related to operational procedures and an in-depth knowledge of
• Demonstrated ability to analyze test scenarios, technical communications, systems schematics, and other information to design and implement system configurations required for various tests.
• Electronics engineering and strong software minor such as computer science or specific engineering data systems.
• Experience in coaching young engineers of various disciplines