Lead MBSE Systems Engineer for Unmanned Aircraft

Kratos Defense and Security Solutions; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Kratos Defense and Security Solutions in the United States (Sacramento area) seeks a senior Systems Engineer to contribute across the full lifecycle for unmanned aircraft programs. You will develop requirements, architectures, MBSE models, and verification plans, interfacing with internal teams and customers.

The role emphasizes leadership in technical reviews, model-based design using Cameo, and the ability to work in a dynamic defense environment with travel up to 25%.

Qualifications

• Experience developing system requirements, designs, and verification documentation.
• Experience with MBSE and Cameo.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a dynamic environment.
• Sense of ownership, urgency, and drive to accomplish results.

Responsibilities

• Analyze customer requirements, derive and allocate requirements to system elements.
• Develop system architectures for new and existing systems.
• Conduct trade studies and research to determine optimal requirements and architecture.
• Create and review interface definitions, system schematics, and system description documents.
• Develop and execute system verification.
• Develop MBSE processes, templates and best practices.
• Prepare and present Cameo models to stakeholders.
• Lead or support SRR, PDR, CDR, TRR reviews.
• Assist in proposals and presentation materials.
• Peer reviews of teammates’ work.
• Develop and review test plans and reports.
• Support planning and execution of HWIL and other tests.
• Travel to customer locations as needed (≤25%).

Skills

MBSE

Cameo

Communication

Team collaboration

Ownership/drive

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Aerospace/Electrical/Mechanical Eng.

Tools

Cameo

Job description

Kratos Defense and Security Solutions in the United States (Sacramento area) seeks a senior Systems Engineer to contribute across the full lifecycle for unmanned aircraft programs. You will develop requirements, architectures, MBSE models, and verification plans, interfacing with internal teams and customers.

The role emphasizes leadership in technical reviews, model-based design using Cameo, and the ability to work in a dynamic defense environment with travel up to 25%.