Lead Systems Engineer - Agile Space/Defense, CO

Kratos Space Training & Cyber; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Kratos Space Training & Cyber in Colorado Springs, CO is seeking a Lead System Engineer to guide the system engineering team and collaborate with management, product, and IR&D teams to shape technical visions and deliver integrated programs.

The role emphasizes leadership, requirements analysis, system design, and cross-domain solutions, with a focus on space systems knowledge and onsite work in Colorado Springs. Travel to conferences and customer meetings is expected.

Qualifications

• 5+ years engineering experience.
• Active Secret Clearance with ability to obtain TS/SCI.
• Experience with SRR, PDR, CDR or equivalent design reviews.
• Familiarity with system development processes and space-ground systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead the System Engineering team to meet contractual requirements and deliverables.
• Chair/host program Configuration Control Boards (CCBs) and SE IPTs.
• Ensure timely CDRLs are submitted per schedule.
• Perform requirements analysis and system design; update documentation.

Skills

Leadership

System Engineering

Agile

Requirements analysis

Interface control document

Cross-domain solution

Education

BS in SE/CS/EE/ME or engineering equivalent

Tools

DOORS

Job description

Kratos Space Training & Cyber in Colorado Springs, CO is seeking a Lead System Engineer to guide the system engineering team and collaborate with management, product, and IR&D teams to shape technical visions and deliver integrated programs.

The role emphasizes leadership, requirements analysis, system design, and cross-domain solutions, with a focus on space systems knowledge and onsite work in Colorado Springs. Travel to conferences and customer meetings is expected.