Senior Systems Engineer

Kratos Defense and Security Solutions; Arlington (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k) Plan

ESPP

Job summary

Kratos Defense and Security Solutions is seeking a motivated systems engineer to contribute to turbine engine technology programs in aerospace and defense. You will work across the full lifecycle, develop requirements, create design documentation, and maintain Cameo models while interfacing with internal teams and customers.

The role emphasizes MBSE, leadership, and strong communication within a dynamic, team-oriented environment. Travel to customer locations is expected<25% of the time.

Qualifications

• Experience developing system requirements, system designs, and verification documentation.
• Leadership experience in Defense/Aerospace programs.
• Experience with MBSE and Cameo.
• Excellent communication skills; ability to work with distributed teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop system architectures for new and existing systems.
• Analyze requirements and allocate to subsystems.
• Create system design documentation and interface definitions.
• Lead or support system engineering reviews (SRR, PDR, CDR, TRR).
• Develop verification plans and test reports; support HWIL testing.

Skills

System requirements

Leadership

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Aerospace Eng

Electrical Eng

Mechanical Eng

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.

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

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