Lead Systems Engineer – Radar & Hypersonics (MBSE)

Kratos Unmanned Systems; Bloomington (IN); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Kratos Defense is seeking a highly motivated systems engineer to contribute to radar and hypersonics programs in aerospace/defense. You will develop requirements, create system designs, and drive verification across full lifecycle, interfacing with customers and teams.

Responsibilities include leading or supporting SRR/PDR/CDR/TRR and preparing proposals. Collaboration with internal and external stakeholders is essential, with up to 25% travel expected.

Qualifications

• Experience developing system requirements, designs, and verification documentation.
• Experience in Defense/Aerospace industry is required.
• Bachelor's or Master's in Aerospace, Electrical, Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• U.S. DoD Secret Clearance or ability to obtain clearance.

Responsibilities

• Analyze customer requirements, decompose, derive and allocate to system elements.
• Develop system architectures for new and existing systems.
• Conduct trade studies and design research to determine optimal requirements.
• Create interface definitions, system schematics, and system description documents.
• Develop and execute system verification.
• Develop MBSE processes, templates, and best practices.
• Present Cameo models to stakeholders and lead reviews (SRR, PDR, CDR, TRR).
• Assist in proposals and presentation materials.
• Peer reviews of team members’ work and test plans/reports.
• Support HWIL, subsystem and system testing; travel up to 25%.

Skills

MBSE

Cameo

System engineering

Requirements analysis

Technical leadership

Education

Aerospace Eng degree

Tools

Cameo MBSE tool

Job description

Kratos Defense is seeking a highly motivated systems engineer to contribute to radar and hypersonics programs in aerospace/defense. You will develop requirements, create system designs, and drive verification across full lifecycle, interfacing with customers and teams.

Responsibilities include leading or supporting SRR/PDR/CDR/TRR and preparing proposals. Collaboration with internal and external stakeholders is essential, with up to 25% travel expected.