Ready for What's Next? 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 partneridriven by doing the right thing and achieving maximum success
for our customers, our partners and ourselves. Kratos is seeking a System
Engineer to support our Department of Defense (DOD) customer. The DOD
customer oversees innovative programs solving the nationis toughest problems.i
This position requires an individual with experience in technical programs and
systems engineering used in developing satellite ground systems, with
knowledge and understanding of the DoD IC and SATCOM communities; and
ability to develop and maintain technical and training documentation.iThis is
a hands-on position and will require OCONUS travel. The candidate must be a
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Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:
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, and 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
Support the development and management of project master schedules,
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
This position requires a TS/SCI
Keyword: SATCOM, RF, System Engineer, satellite ground systems
Required Experience:BS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science or
related degree
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
Travel as required to support the project 20% travel
Preferred Skills and Experience
Advan ed Degree in engineering (EE, ME, AE, CS) or applied science
(Mathematics, Physics)
Ten years of 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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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.
From: Kratos DefenseKratos is an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer
EOE/Minorities/Females/Vet/Disabled.All qualified job seekers are encouraged to apply. Kratos is committed to
America's veterans by providing opportunities for them to continue
contributing after service to our nation. We also work to provide reasonable