Solution Architect

Kratos Defense and Security Solutions; Colorado Springs (CO); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

401(k)

Employee stock purchase plan

PTO

Holidays

Education reimbursement

Job summary

Kratos Defense and Security Solutions is seeking a Solution Architect in Colorado Springs to design Satellite Communications ground entry and Space Domain Awareness solutions. You will interface with customers to understand requirements, determine available solutions, and provide technical leadership in demonstrations, proposals, and delivery opportunities.

The role requires 2–5 years in engineering/military operations, TS clearance, and strong RF systems knowledge, with a hands-on ability to

Qualifications

• 2–5 years industry experience in Engineering/Military Operations.
• Understanding of Satellite Communications in GEO and LEO orbits.
• Understanding of Space Domain Awareness and Electro Magnetic Spectrum Operations.
• Training and Customer Service Experience.
• RF Systems Engineering Experience.
• RF Signal Analysis: ability to characterize signals of interest.
• Proficient with PowerPoint, Visio, Word, Excel; capable of creating architectural diagrams.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Current, active Top Secret Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Interface with potential customers to understand technical requirements and assess feasible solutions.
• Design new solutions and provide technical leadership in capability demonstrations, proposal development, and delivery opportunities.
• Support sales activities and coordinate with internal teams to address customer needs.

Skills

Solution architecture

Satellite communications

Space domain awareness

RF systems engineering

RF signal analysis

Customer service

Effective communication

PowerPoint

Visio

Word

Excel

Architectural diagramming

Tools

PowerPoint

Visio

Word

Excel

Architectural diagramming

Job description

Job Description

Readiness Delivered. At Kratos, we encourage an entrepreneurial spirit balanced with discipline. We work hard, and take care of our customers, employees, and families. Recognized as thought leaders in our industry, we are motivated by creating and delivering innovative solutions to our nation and global customers.

Kratos has an exciting hybrid work, opportunity in Colorado Springs, CO for a Solution Architect. This position will focus on the solution design for Satellite Communications ground entry points and Space Domain Awareness solutions based on RF sensor data. Primary job duties will be to support sales activities by interfacing with potential customers to understand technical requirements, determining available solutions, designing new solutions, and providing technical leadership in capability demonstrations, proposal development, and delivery opportunities.

Experience And Skills

• 2-5 years industry experience - Engineering/Military Operations
• Understanding of Satellite Communications in GEO and LEO orbits
• Understanding of Space Domain Awareness and Electro Magnetic Spectrum Operations
• Training and Customer Service Experience
• RF Systems Engineering Experience
• RF Signal Analysis Experience: Able to characterize signal of interest performance indicators
• Power Point, Visio, Word, Excel, architectural diagramming
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Current, active Top Secret Clearance

Preferred Skills And Experience

• Planning, Programming, Budget and Execution process
• Business development, capture management, & development/delivery functions
• Digital engineering such as Model Based System Engineering (MBSE)
• Agile software development process application

The grade-based pay range for this job is listed below. Individual salaries within that range are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education, experience, knowledge, and skills.

Competitive salary based on experience and education

Salary Range: $150,000-$175,000

Kratos is valued for our ability to design and deliver leading edge, resilient solutions for aerospace communication, control, awareness and mission success across a continuum of offerings—from commercial to tailored custom solutions and integrated programs. Customers trust us to stay relevant and know we are in it for the long-haul. We bring both the capability and confidence that our customers value and depend on. And we always deliver.

This posting will close within 90 days from the Posting Date.

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

Kratos Defense is an Equal Opportunity 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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