Lead Hypersonic Test Systems Engineer

Kratos Defense & Rocket Support Services, Inc; Crane (IN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Kratos Defense & Rocket Support Services, Inc. in Crane, Indiana seeks a Test Engineer to lead system integration and test activities for hypersonic vehicles.

You will plan procedures, execute tests, and manage data capture across flight, ground, and simulation tests while coordinating with engineering, manufacturing, QA, and external partners to ensure readiness. Responsibilities include developing workflows, managing schedules, mentoring junior engineers, and supporting audits and safety

Qualifications

• Experience developing and executing detailed test procedures for aerospace, defense, or high-performance systems.
• Ability to create, track, complete and close discrepancy reports.
• Familiarity with telemetry checkout equipment and other vehicle/payload ground support equipment operations.
• Active DoD SECRET clearance.

Responsibilities

• Develop, document, and execute test workflows and procedures.
• Lead end-to-end test campaign lifecycle activities including planning, procedure development, integration, execution, and data capture.
• Lead, oversee, and refine system integration processes for test vehicles, including mechanical, electrical, avionics, and telemetry checkout operations.
• Manage test schedules in coordination with fellow Test Engineers and area managers.
• Coordinate with contractors, sub-contractors, experiment and project teams to facilitate testing, integration, and execution of test vehicles.
• Conduct site visits to experimenter locations to confirm readiness for vehicle integration prior to arrival at the Indiana Payload Integration Facility.

Skills

Test procedures

Aerospace testing

Discrepancy reports

Mentoring

Telemetry checkout

Education

Bachelor’s degree or related field

5+ years equivalent experience in lieu of degree

Tools

Telemetry equipment

Test equipment

Job description

Kratos Defense & Rocket Support Services, Inc. in Crane, Indiana seeks a Test Engineer to lead system integration and test activities for hypersonic vehicles.

You will plan procedures, execute tests, and manage data capture across flight, ground, and simulation tests while coordinating with engineering, manufacturing, QA, and external partners to ensure readiness. Responsibilities include developing workflows, managing schedules, mentoring junior engineers, and supporting audits and safety