Lead Systems Engineer – Radar & Hypersonics MBSE

Kratos Unmanned Systems; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Kratos Defense in Huntsville, AL is seeking a full-time Systems Engineer to contribute to radar and hypersonics programs within aerospace and defense. You will develop requirements, architecture, MBSE models, and verification plans, interfacing with internal teams and customers.

Travel up to 25% may be required. The role requires 5–10 years of relevant experience, a DoD Secret clearance or the ability to obtain one, and a degree in aerospace, electrical, or mechanical engineering.

Qualifications

• Experience developing system requirements, system designs, and verification documentation.
• Experience in the Defense and/or Aerospace industry is required.
• Experience in radar systems and/or hypersonics is desired; unmanned aircraft systems is a plus.
• MBSE and Cameo experience are highly desired.
• Strong analytical and communication skills; able to lead in a dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

• Analyze customer requirements, decompose and allocate requirements to system/subsystem elements.
• Develop system architectures for new and existing systems.
• Conduct trade studies and design research to determine optimal requirements and architecture.
• Create system/subsystem design documents and interface definitions.
• Develop and execute system verification and MBSE processes.
• Prepare and present Cameo models to stakeholders.
• Lead or support system engineering reviews (SRR, PDR, CDR, TRR).
• Contribute to proposals and presentation materials.
• Perform peer reviews and develop/test plans and reports.
• Support HWIL, subsystems, and system testing; travel <25% as needed.

Skills

MBSE

Cameo

System engineering

Radar systems

Hypersonics

Technical leadership

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Aerospace, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Cameo

Job description

Kratos Defense in Huntsville, AL is seeking a full-time Systems Engineer to contribute to radar and hypersonics programs within aerospace and defense. You will develop requirements, architecture, MBSE models, and verification plans, interfacing with internal teams and customers.

Travel up to 25% may be required. The role requires 5–10 years of relevant experience, a DoD Secret clearance or the ability to obtain one, and a degree in aerospace, electrical, or mechanical engineering.