Aerospace Defense Project Engineer

Kratos Unmanned Systems; Arlington (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Kratos Unmanned Aerial Systems (KUAS), a division of Kratos Defense, is seeking a Project Engineer to support the development and maintenance of the technical plan from kickoff through contract closure. You will coordinate cross-functional engineering teams, track technical scope, and help keep cost and schedule goals on track, liaising with design authority and IPT leads.

Responsibilities include preparing technical cost estimates, supervising work packages, and ensuring compliance with

Qualifications

• Basic project management skills including resource estimates for engineering effort requirements (hours) and timing (schedule).
• Working knowledge with MS Office products, including MS Project for schedule development and review.
• Demonstrated leadership and vision in managing tasks and resources for a single projects.
• Basic understanding and experience with engineering fundamentals and best practices.
• Basic presentation preparation and delivery skills with audiences such as subcontractors, customers, and government.
• Good communication and relationship skills with program leadership, engineering leadership, customers, and engineering team members.
• Ability to maintain sensitive and confidential information as required by government standards.
• Ability to interact effectively with peers and supervisors.
• Ability to interact appropriately with the public when necessary.
• Ability to adhere to workplace rules.
• Flexibility to handle changing requirements and prioritize in a dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

• Supports program management and design authority with development of program planning strategies, technical cost estimates, risk management, logistics management, preparation of data, status updates and presentations for reviews.
• Plans technical solutions and integrates requirements into the project plan with IPTLs and PMO.
• Prepares estimates to complete, reviews schedules, and coordinates with IPT leads and PMO.
• Maintains awareness of SDRL/CDRL items and other contract deliverables.
• Manages planning and work packages: initiate, create, authorize, review, distribute, status.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Cross-functional coordination

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

MS Project

MS Office

Job description

Kratos Unmanned Aerial Systems (KUAS), a division of Kratos Defense, is seeking a Project Engineer to support the development and maintenance of the technical plan from kickoff through contract closure. You will coordinate cross-functional engineering teams, track technical scope, and help keep cost and schedule goals on track, liaising with design authority and IPT leads.

Responsibilities include preparing technical cost estimates, supervising work packages, and ensuring compliance with