Chief Systems Engineer — Aerospace Systems Leader

Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc.; Arlington (TX); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life/ADD & Short/Long Term Disability

401(k) Savings Plan

Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)

Paid Time-Off (PTO)

Holidays

Education Reimbursement

Job summary

Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. is seeking a Chief Systems Engineer for 5-D Systems, a KRATOS Company.

The role leads systems engineering rules, tools, methods, and training for the organization, providing technical oversight on aerospace development programs and mentoring engineers of all levels. The candidate will interface with customers and leadership, drive prescriptive approaches, and contribute technically on complex programs while traveling as needed (>25%).

Qualifications

• 15+ years of applicable industry experience.
• U.S. DoD Secret Clearance or higher (or ability to obtain such clearance).
• ABET-accredited degree in Aerospace, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering.

Responsibilities

• Define and enforce prescriptive rules for performing systems engineering.
• Develop tools or lead the integration of COTS tools to enable effective engineering.
• Define and document approaches to systems engineering problems and processes.
• Generate and execute training for the systems engineering organization.
• Analyze requirements, decompose and allocate to system elements.
• Develop system architecture for new and existing systems.
• Conduct trade studies to optimize requirements and architecture.
• Develop subsystem interfaces, schematics, and design documentation.
• Review test plans and reports.
• Ensure high quality engineering services across customers.
• Perform peer reviews of team members’ work.
• Assist in proposals and presentation materials.
• Support business objectives for the systems engineering function.

Skills

Technical leadership

Defense/Aerospace experience

Systems engineering leadership

Mentoring

Communication

Travel >25%

Education

ABET-accredited aerospace/electrical/mechanical engineering degree

15+ years of industry experience

Tools

COTS tools integration

Job description

Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. is seeking a Chief Systems Engineer for 5-D Systems, a KRATOS Company.

The role leads systems engineering rules, tools, methods, and training for the organization, providing technical oversight on aerospace development programs and mentoring engineers of all levels. The candidate will interface with customers and leadership, drive prescriptive approaches, and contribute technically on complex programs while traveling as needed (>25%).