Senior Project Engineer, Aerospace & Defense

Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc.; Roseville (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

401(k) Savings Plan

Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)

Paid Time-Off (PTO)

Holidays

Job summary

Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. is seeking a Project Engineer to support the development and maintenance of the technical plan from project kick-off through contract closure.

You will track technical scope, manage cost and schedule goals, and facilitate cross-functional engineering activities at KUAS. The role requires collaboration with IPT leads, design authority, and program management to ensure compliant, timely execution.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in an applicable engineering, technical, or science discipline.
• Minimum 5 years relevant experience in engineering, systems, integration, or project leadership in aerospace/aviation.
• Ability to obtain/maintain U.S. security clearance (citizenship required).

Responsibilities

• Supports program management and design authority with development of program planning strategies, technical cost estimates, risk management, logistics management, and data preparation for reviews.
• Plans technical solutions with customers and integrates requirements into the project plan.
• Prepares estimates to complete, reviews schedules, and coordinates with IPTL leads and PMO.

Skills

Project management

Resource estimation

MS Office

MS Project

Communication

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, science or related field

Tools

MS Project

Job description

Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. is seeking a Project Engineer to support the development and maintenance of the technical plan from project kick-off through contract closure.

You will track technical scope, manage cost and schedule goals, and facilitate cross-functional engineering activities at KUAS. The role requires collaboration with IPT leads, design authority, and program management to ensure compliant, timely execution.