Chief Systems Engineer - Aerospace Systems Leader

Kratos Defense and Security Solutions; United States; On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

Life/ADD & Short/Long Term Disability

401(k) Savings Plan

Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)

Paid Time-Off (PTO)

Holidays

Education Reimbursement

Job summary

5-D Systems, a KRATOS Company, seeks a Chief Systems Engineer to lead the rules, tools, and training for the systems engineering organization. You will mentor engineers, interface with customers and leadership, and contribute technical input on aerospace programs.

Requirements include 15+ years of experience in systems engineering, a U.S. DoD clearance (or ability to obtain), and an ABET-accredited degree in aerospace, electrical, or mechanical engineering. Travel >25% may be expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or master's in Aerospace, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering from ABET-accredited university.
• 15+ years of applicable industry experience.
• U.S. DoD Secret Clearance or higher (or ability to obtain).

Responsibilities

• Define and enforce prescriptive rules for systems engineering.
• Develop tools or integrate COTS tools to enable engineering.
• Define and document approaches to systems engineering problems and processes.
• Generate and execute training for the systems engineering organization.
• Analyze requirements and allocate them to system/subsystem elements.
• Develop system architecture for new and existing systems.
• Conduct trade studies and design research to determine optimal requirements and architecture.
• Develop system/subsystem interface definitions, schematics, and design docs.
• Review test plans and reports.
• Collaborate with other Chief Engineers to ensure high-quality services.
• Perform peer reviews of team members’ work.
• Assist in proposal preparation and presentations.
• Support the Business Lead in defining objectives and achieving them in the SE area.
• Travel to customers or internal locations as needed (>25%).

Skills

Technical leadership

Systems engineering

Analytical abilities

Communication skills

Defense/Aerospace

Full lifecycle SE

Education

ABET-accredited degree in Aerospace, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering

Job description

5-D Systems, a KRATOS Company, seeks a Chief Systems Engineer to lead the rules, tools, and training for the systems engineering organization. You will mentor engineers, interface with customers and leadership, and contribute technical input on aerospace programs.

Requirements include 15+ years of experience in systems engineering, a U.S. DoD clearance (or ability to obtain), and an ABET-accredited degree in aerospace, electrical, or mechanical engineering. Travel >25% may be expected.