Solution Architect

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

Job summary

Kratos Defense and Security Solutions in Colorado Springs seeks a Solution Architect to design Satellite Communications ground entry points and Space Domain Awareness solutions using RF sensor data. You will support sales by capturing technical requirements, proposing solutions and leading capability demonstrations and proposals.

The ideal candidate has 2–5 years in engineering or military operations, understands GEO/LEO satellite comms, space domain awareness, RF systems and possesses a current

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 Electromagnetic 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

Responsibilities

• Design solution for Satellite Communications ground entry points and Space Domain Awareness solutions based on RF sensor data
• Interface with potential customers to understand technical requirements and determine available solutions
• Design new solutions and provide technical leadership in capability demonstrations, proposal development, and delivery opportunities
• Support sales activities with technical leadership during capability demonstrations and proposals

Skills

RF Systems Engineering

RF Signal Analysis

Satellite Communications

Communication skills

Top Secret Clearance

Tools

PowerPoint

Visio

Word

Excel

Architectural diagramming

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.

Keyword: Space Domain Awareness, Electromagnetic Warfare, Rapid Acquisition

Required Experience:

• 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

#LI-Hybrid

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.