Senior Space Systems Architect – Ground & Mission Ops Leader

Kratos Defense and Security Solutions; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

Life/ADD & Short/Long Term Disability

401(k) Savings Plan

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

PTO

Holidays

Education Reimbursement

Job summary

Kratos Defense and Security Solutions is seeking a Senior Systems Architect to lead Satellite Ground Systems Engineering on a critical government program. You will guide major engineering activities under the Chief Engineer, interfacing with developers, operators, and support staff to ensure mission success.

The role requires 7+ years in defense/aerospace, strong systems engineering, MBSE proficiency, and the ability to coordinate across space/ground/user domains.

Qualifications

• 7+ years total experience in Defense/Aerospace industry.
• Experience with satellite payloads and multiple payload types.
• Experience in systems engineering for large-scale, enterprise space systems.
• Ability to guide model-based approaches and MBSE.
• Experience supporting full engineering lifecycle.
• Ability to architect system-of-systems solutions across space/ground/user perspectives.
• Experience translating user needs into software requirements and CONOPS.

Responsibilities

• Lead Satellite Ground Systems Engineering activities on a government program.
• Guide critical aspects of the program under Chief Engineer.
• Collaborate with developers, integration, test, ops, and support personnel.
• Translate operational needs into software requirements and CONOPS for ground systems.
• Deliver design reviews, technical reports, and status briefings.

Skills

Defense/Aerospace experience

Space systems knowledge

Satellite operations

Systems engineering

Requirements analysis & MBSE

Lifecycle engineering

System-of-systems design

C2 ground system familiarity

Leadership in cross-functional teams

Program management

Strong communication

Clearance eligibility (SECRET+)

Tools

JIRA

Confluence

Git

Bitbucket

Job description

Kratos Defense and Security Solutions is seeking a Senior Systems Architect to lead Satellite Ground Systems Engineering on a critical government program. You will guide major engineering activities under the Chief Engineer, interfacing with developers, operators, and support staff to ensure mission success.

The role requires 7+ years in defense/aerospace, strong systems engineering, MBSE proficiency, and the ability to coordinate across space/ground/user domains.