Senior Systems Engineer

Kratos Defense and Security Solutions; Arlington (TX); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

401(k) Savings Plan

Paid Time-Off (PTO)

Education Reimbursement

Job summary

A leading defense solutions company in Arlington, Texas, is seeking a highly motivated candidate for a full-time role in systems engineering. This position requires expertise in turbine engine technology and experience with the full systems engineering lifecycle. Responsibilities include requirement analysis, design documentation, and leading technical reviews. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in aerospace and defense, and must have excellent communication skills. Benefits include health insurance, a 401(k) plan, and education reimbursement.

Qualifications

• 11-20 years of relevant industry experience.
• Experience developing system requirements, designs, and verification.
• Ability to work effectively in a dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and decompose customer requirements.
• Develop system architectures for new and existing systems.
• Conduct trade studies for design research.
• Prepare proposals and technical reviews.
• Support testing plans and execution.

Skills

Systems engineering

Requirements development

Leadership in aerospace

Communication skills

MBSE and Cameo

Education

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

Tools

Cameo

Job description

Job Description

5-D Systems, a KRATOS Company, is seeking a highly motivated candidate who will provide full lifecycle systems engineering technical contribution and leadership in support of turbine engine technology programs in aerospace and defense. This position is full-time and requires the ability to successfully work in a team environment. The successful candidate will understand and have experience applying the full systems engineering lifecycle, and must be able to develop requirements, create system design documentation, generate, utilize and maintain Cameo models. This position will interface with internal and external project team members, company leadership, and customers.

Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Analyzing customer/stakeholder requirements, decomposing requirements, deriving requirements, and allocating requirements to system and subsystem elements
• Developing system architectures for new and existing systems
• Conducting trade studies and performing design research of engineering concepts and explorations to determine optimal requirements and system architecture
• Developing system/subsystem design documentation such as interface definitions, system schematics, and system description documents
• Developing and executing system verification plans and efforts
• Developing MBSE processes, procedures, templates, and best practices
• Developing, reviewing, and presenting Cameo models to internal and external stakeholders
• Leading or supporting system engineering technical reviews (SRR, PDR, CDR, TRR)
• Assisting in preparation of proposals and presentation materials
• Performing peer reviews of fellow team members’ work
• Developing and reviewing test plans and reports
• Supporting the planning and execution of various kinds of testing including hardware-in-the-loop (HWIL), subsystem and system testing

Traveling to customer locations as needed (≤25% anticipated)

Experience and Skills

• Minimum Experience/Skills:
  • Experience developing system requirements, system designs, and verification documentation
  • Leadership experience working within the Defense and/or Aerospace industry on complex programs
  • Experience with MBSE and Cameo
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Ability to work effectively in a dynamic environment with remotely distributed teams
  • Demonstrated technical leadership capabilities
  • Sense of ownership, urgency, and drive to accomplish results
• Desired Experience/Skills:
  • Experience in mechanical systems development
  • Experience with aircraft turbomachinery

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Aerospace, Electrical, Mechanical Engineering or related engineering discipline from an accredited engineering university
• 11‑20 years of relevant industry experience
• A U.S. DoD Secret Clearance or higher (or the ability to obtain such a clearance if needed)

Job Benefits

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance Coverage
• Life/ADD & Short/Long Term Disability Insurance
• 401(k) Savings Plan
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
• Paid Time-Off (PTO)
• Holidays
• Education Reimbursement

EEO and Accessibility

Kratos Defense is an Equal Opportunityaffirmative Action Employer. EOE, Minorities, Females, Vet, Disabled, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity or any other protected class. All qualified job seekers are encouraged to apply. Kratos Defense is committed to America's veterans by providing opportunities for them to continue contributing after service to our nation. We also work to provide reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities.

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