System Test & Exercise Coordinator

Kratos Space Training & Cyber; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Kratos Defense in Colorado Springs is seeking a System Test and Exercise Coordinator to blend software/hardware testing with exercise coordination for Space and Cyber systems. The role requires hands-on test development and cross-agency coordination.

You will develop test plans, coordinate quarterly exercises, and collaborate with engineering, program management, and government partners. Expect leadership responsibilities and rigorous documentation throughout the program lifecycle.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a STEM field.
• 7–10 years of experience in a similar role.
• Experience in test development including manual and automated approaches.
• Experience in training and exercise development and support.
• Experience with RF, SATCOM, and cyber systems maintenance preferred.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and documentation skills.
• Current, active Top Secret with ability to obtain SCI or higher.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute test plans in alignment with test agency goals.
• Coordinate, support and conduct quarterly exercises and test events for various agencies.
• Collaborate with engineering, program management, and government.

Skills

Test development

Training & exercise development

RF/SATCOM/Cyber systems

Leadership/communication/documentation

Security clearance (Top Secret/SCI)

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Tools

JIRA

TestRail

Zephyr

Job description

Readiness Delivered. Kratos is a leader in assured aerospace communication solutions and services. We are cutting-edge innovators and creative problem solvers working collaboratively to solve our customers toughest challenges. Our culture is fast-paced and innovative. We are a trusted partneridriven by doing the right thing and achieving maximum success for our customers, our partners and ourselves.

Kratos Defense is seeking a System Test and Exercise Coordinator to support Space Forceis Infrastructure Portfolio Acquisition Executive, System Delta 81 capabilities. This role blends software and hardware testing and exercise coordination, focusing on Space and Cyber systems. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience in development and execution of test plans, coordination and execution of exercises across agencies, and pre-and-test activities supporting the customer.

Key Responsibilities

• Define and execute test plans in alignment with the test agency goals
• Coordinate, support and conduct quarterly exercises and test events for various agencies
• Collaborate with engineering, program management, and government

Job Duties

• Develop, coordinate, and execute exercise and test events across various government and non-government agencies
• Maintain processes and procedures for conducting test and exercise events, and aid 3rd parties in the preparation and execution
• Aid engineering team in preparation of the system for test/exercise events and ensure relevant test is recorded/provided to the test agencies after test/exercise is completed
• Guide pre and post-test activities (Test Readiness Reviews [TRR], After Action Reviews [AAR]) and generate/maintain test reports.
• Stakeholders to align testing and exercises with evolving program objectives

Required Experience

• 7-10 years experience in similar role
• Bachelors degree in a STEM field
• Proven experience in test development including manual and automated approaches
• Proven experience in training and exercise development and support
• Experience with RF, SATCOM, and cyber systems maintenance and operational background is preferred
• Excellent leadership, communication, and documentation skills
• Current, active Top Secret w/ability to obtain SCI and higher

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Proficiency in test management tools (e.g., JIRA, TestRail, Zephyr)

#LI-Onsite

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: $110,000-$140,000

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 offeringsifrom 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. i

From: Kratos Defense