Senior Systems Engineer

Kratos Unmanned Systems; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Kratos Unmanned Systems in Huntsville, AL is seeking a senior systems engineer to provide full lifecycle engineering leadership for radar and hypersonic programs in aerospace and defense. You will develop requirements, create system designs, and manage MBSE models, interfacing with internal teams and customers.

You will lead verification efforts, participate in technical reviews, and contribute to proposal development while maintaining ownership and urgency to deliver results. U.S.

Qualifications

• Experience developing system requirements, designs, and verification docs.
• Experience in defense/aerospace programs and MBSE workflows.
• Exposure to radar systems or hypersonics is desirable; UAS experience a plus.

Responsibilities

• Analyze stakeholder requirements, decompose and allocate to systems/subsystems.
• Develop system architectures and conduct trade studies for optimal designs.
• Create interface definitions, system schematics, and system description documents.
• Develop and execute system verification activities and test plans.
• Lead or support SRR, PDR, CDR, and TRR reviews with stakeholders.
• Prepare proposals and presentations; perform peer reviews of teammate work.

Skills

MBSE/Cameo

System engineering

Radar/hypersonics

Leadership

Defense industry

Requirements engineering

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Aerospace/Electrical/Mechanical Eng.

Tools

Cameo

Job description

Overview

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 radar and hypersonic 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.

Responsibilities

• 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
• 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 (less than 25% anticipated)

Required Experience

• Experience developing system requirements, system designs, and verification documentation
• Experience working within the Defense and/or Aerospace industry
• Experience in radar systems and/or hypersonics is desired; experience in unmanned aircraft systems is a plus
• Experience with MBSE and Cameo is highly desired
• Sharp analytical abilities, excellent communication skills, and ability to work effectively in a dynamic environment
• Demonstrated technical leadership capabilities
• Sense of ownership, urgency, and drive to accomplish results

Qualifications

• Bachelors or Masters 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)