Impactful Senior Satellite Ground Systems Engineer

Kratos Space Training & Cyber; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 140,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Kratos Space Training & Cyber in Colorado Springs seeks a Systems Engineer to support a DoD customer, focusing on SATCOM and RF ground segment development. The role requires current Top-Secret clearance with SCI eligibility and extensive space SATCOM experience.

The candidate will lead system engineering activities across lifecycle stages, develop conops and training documentation, and coordinate with diverse engineering staff. OCONUS travel is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (EE, ME, AE, CS) or applied sciences (Mathematics, Physics)
• Ten years of experience with five in space SATCOM/RF or satellite ground systems
• Experience decomposing govt requirements to system/subsystem/components
• Experience preparing technical papers, trades, and system engineering processes
• Ability to brief and explain complex engineering concepts to technical and non-technical staff
• Experience with DoD IC, SATCOM and Space communities in mission execution

Responsibilities

• Lead development and execution of SATCOM and RF Ground Segment development and integration of networks and infrastructures.
• Lead hardware/software requirements analysis.
• Lead verification of system requirements using approved methods and document results.
• Oversee system integration planning and processes.
• Develop and maintain system artifacts and training documentation.
• Coordinate with systems engineering leads and other technical staff.
• Develop System CONOPs, TTPs, and alternate courses of action.
• Manage project master schedules and technical milestones.

Skills

Top-Secret clearance with SCI

Systems engineering

SATCOM

RF

DoD IC experience

Technical documentation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or applied sciences

Advanced degree in engineering or applied sciences

Tools

MS Project

Cisco scripting

Job description

Kratos Space Training & Cyber in Colorado Springs seeks a Systems Engineer to support a DoD customer, focusing on SATCOM and RF ground segment development. The role requires current Top-Secret clearance with SCI eligibility and extensive space SATCOM experience.

The candidate will lead system engineering activities across lifecycle stages, develop conops and training documentation, and coordinate with diverse engineering staff. OCONUS travel is required.