Air Programs Subject Matter Expert (SME)

Kratos Space Training & Cyber; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Kratos Defense seeks an experienced Subject Matter Expert (SME) for MH/CH-47 helicopter platforms to support engineering, manufacturing, and test activities across the program life cycle. You translate requirements into actionable specifications, guide design and verification efforts, and communicate with stakeholders at all levels to ensure compliance and performance.

On-site role requiring strong QA/inspection background, leadership of cross‑functional teams, and relevant certifications such

Qualifications

• Operational knowledge of MH/CH-47 helicopters aligned with US Army MOS 15U.
• Technical inspector experience.
• Quality assurance and production control experience.
• People leadership and team development.

Responsibilities

• Lead or participate in workgroups requiring specialized knowledge across engineering, manufacturing, and test events throughout the program life cycle.
• Define requirements and recommend technical approaches; translate requirements into actionable outcomes.
• Oversee development, testing, and implementation of technical solutions; validate against requirements.

Skills

Operational Systems Knowledge

People Leadership

Quality Assurance

Production Control

Technical Inspection

Education

Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) license

FAA Part 65 Aircraft Maintenance

Government Flight and Ground Certification CMA 241

Government Contracting

Job description

Readiness Delivered. 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. The Subject Matter Expert (SME) is the definitive source of knowledge, technique, or expertise in a specific subject area, such as business management, information technology, software development, process engineering, plus others. The SME functions as the organizational ambassador for their knowledge area, and applies their expertise to support an organization's vision and strategic direction. This SME position requires in-depth extensive subject matter expertise specific to UH-60 and CH-47 Helicopters.

• The SME understands, articulates, and implements best practices related to their area of expertise on CH-47 helicopter platforms. Depending on the work environment, the subject matter expert may lead or be an active participant of a workgroup with the need for specialized knowledge.
• The SME provides guidance on how their area of capability can resolve an organizational need and actively participates in all phases of engineering, manufacturing, and test events across the programis life cycle.
• During engineering development assignments, the subject matter expert is responsible for assisting in requirements definitions and recommending a technical approach to meet those needs. He also generates design specifications as needed to support design development, which typically involves translating requirements into actionable outcomes.
• The SME oversees within a technical capacity, the development, testing, and implementation of the technical solution, and validates the final product satisfies the defined requirements. He/She reviews technical documentation, such as user guides, training manuals, and system specifications, prior to distribution to end-users, and ensures their subject area is accurately represented.
• A subject matter expert must cultivate and maintain effective working relationships with a variety of stakeholders, including end-users, program managers, engineers, and senior staff members. The nature of the position involves actively participating in multiple workgroups at one time, and disseminating information across all levels of the organization as needed.
• The subject matter expert is articulate and communicates information effectively to diverse audiences. He/She translates subject matter terminology into business terms and recommends alternatives to both senior management and Program team members. The SME also performs product demonstrations in a variety of settings, including internal meetings, training sessions, and trade shows as required

Keyword: Subject Matter Expert (SME)

Required Experience

• Operational Systems Knowledge and subject matter expertise specific to MH/CH-47 Helicopters commensurate with the US Armyis MOS of 15U (CH-47 Chinook Crewchief / Maintainer)
• Technical Inspector Experience
• Quality Assurance Experience
• Production Control Experience
• People Leadership

Preferred Skills/Experience

• Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) license
• FAA Part 65 Aircraft Maintenance
• Government Flight and Ground Representative Certification CMA 241
• Government Contracting

LI-Onsite

Competitive salary based on experience and education

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 Defense