Project Systems Engineer

Ready for Whatis Next?iKratos Defense & Security Solutions develops and fields transformative, affordable technology, platforms, and systems for United States National Security related customers, allies, and commercial enterprises. iWe proactively build trusted relationships with our peers, partners and customers, and take ownership for our actionsialways striving to do the right thing.

Kratos is in looking for System Engineer in support of a Department of Defense (DOD) customer. The DOD customer oversees innovative programs solving the nationis toughest problems. iThis position requires an individual with experience in technical programs and systems engineering used in developing satellite ground systems; knowledge and understanding of the DoD IC and SATCOM communities; and ability to develop and maintain technical and training documentation. This is a hands on job and will require OCONUS travel. Must be a self starter!

Job Duties:

Lead/manage the development and execution of SATCOM and RF Ground Segment development and the integration of commercial and government networks, components and infrastructures.

Lead hardware/software requirements analysis

Lead the implementation of systems engineering processes and procedures in verifying system requirements are met using the approved verification method and documenting the verification results

Lead technical planning and provide oversight to system integration

Conduct oversight on design, implementation, integration of system engineering processes

Contribute to the development of new system concepts to enhance mission operations

Develop and maintain system artifacts and training documentation

Provide oversight of system developers, test, and support personnel in initiation of system updates, and documenting results and findings

Coordinate with systems engineering leads as well as other technical staff.

Lead the development and maintenance of System CONOPs, TTPs and alternative courses of action.

Perform technical support and risk assessment and evaluation of program management execution and technical review execution

Develop and manage of project master schedule, integrating technical milestones and key events

Perform tracking of project technical requirements, reports, and metrics

Develop and manage SATCOM Ground Segment utilization efforts and associated tasks

Coordinate with IC, SATCOM, and Space community in support of the development efforts and operational system utilization

US Citizen
Current Top-Secret clearance with SCI eligibility.
Bacheloris Degree in engineering (EE, ME, AE, CS) or applied sciences (Mathematics, Physics)
Minimum ten (10) years of experience, with five (5) years in space SATCOM/RF and/or satellite ground systems
Experience in decomposition of Govt requirements to a system, subsystem, and components
Experience in the preparation of technical papers, trades, system engineering process modification throughout all phases of the project development lifecycle
Experience in organizing external and internal project stakeholders towards achieving project goals and objectives
Ability to brief, explain complex engineering concepts and designs to technical and non-technical personnel
Experience working with diverse Engineering Staff with multiple areas of expertise
Experience developing and managing Project Management products like Program Roadmaps, Integrated Master Schedules, Roles & Responsibilities Matrix, and Work Breakdown Structures
Experience in supporting DoD IC, SATCOM and Space communities in mission execution
Experience with analyzing signals and communication technologies
Experience with SATCOM architecture and data flows

Preferred Skills/Experience:
Advanced Degree in engineering (EE, ME, AE, CS) or applied science (Mathematics, Physics)
Ten years experience in RF/SATCOM and/or ground systems
Familiarity with military and commercial space and satellite constellations
Experience with Agile Ops and integration of SATCOM/RF networks and infrastructures
Familiarity with the latest commercial satellite constellations and commercial SATCOM
Experience with certification of SATCOM/RF networks, infrastructures, and components
Experience with Cisco scripts
Experience using software languages such as Python, MATLAB, C, or C++

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The grade-based pay range for this job is listed below. Individual salaries within that range are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education, experience, knowledge, and skills.

Competitive salary based on experience and education
Salary Range: $120,000-$150,000

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 offeringsifrom 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.

This posting will close within 90 days from the Posting Date.