Systems Design/Architecture Engineer

Kratos Space Training & Cyber; Colorado Springs (CO); Hybrid; USD 175,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Kratos Space Training & Cyber seeks a Lead Systems Architect to shape and maintain the technical vision, architecture, and engineering strategy for the CCS-C program. The role covers the full lifecycle from requirements and design to integration, verification, validation, and production transition, acting as the chief technical authority to drive decisions and mitigate risks.

The ideal candidate will mentor engineers, interact with customers and partners, and contribute to a robust, compliant,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in aerospace engineering, systems engineering, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, computer engineering, applied mathematics, or a closely related technical field.
• Minimum of 7 years of progressively responsible engineering experience involving complex aerospace, defense, or mission-critical systems.
• Proficiency in modern architectural patterns like microservices, event-driven architecture, and hybrid cloud solutions.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities to design innovative solutions and anticipate potential issues in complex, distributed systems.
• Experience throughout the complete engineering lifecycle, including requirements, design, integration, verification, validation, qualification, and production or deployment.
• Strong understanding of systems-engineering principles, requirements management, interface management, configuration management, and technical risk management.
• Strong written, verbal, analytical, and executive-level communication skills.
• Ability to communicate complex technical matters to engineering teams, program leadership, customers, and nontechnical stakeholders.
• Ability to obtain and maintain the security clearance required for the assigned program.

Responsibilities

• Shape and maintain the technical vision, architecture, and engineering strategy for the CCS-C program.
• Guide multidisciplinary engineering efforts across the full system lifecycle from requirements through production transition.
• Serve as a key technical authority, drive technical decision-making, and evaluate trade studies.
• Mentor engineers, interface with customers and partners, and support the chief engineer in delivering a robust, compliant system architecture.

Skills

Microservices

Event-driven architecture

Hybrid cloud

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in aerospace or systems engineering or related field

Tools

Cameo Systems Modeler

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.iThe Lead Systems Architect plays a critical role in shaping and maintaining the technical vision, architecture, and engineering strategy for the CCS?C program. This position guides complex, multidisciplinary engineering efforts across the full system lifecycleifrom requirements and design through integration, verification, validation, and production transition. Serving as a key technical authority, the architect ensures architectural consistency, drives technical decision-making, evaluates trade studies, mitigates risks, and supports milestone readiness. This role requires a deep understanding of mission?critical aerospace and defense systems, along with the leadership ability to mentor engineers, interface with customers and partners, and support the chief engineer in delivering a robust, compliant, and forward?looking system architecture.

Keyword: legacy system modernization, digital transformation, Modular Open Systems Approach, Model-based system engineering, MBSE, hybrid cloud, containerization, OpenShift, service-oriented architecture

Required Experience

• Bacheloris degree in aerospace engineering, systems engineering, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, computer engineering, applied mathematics, or a closely related technical field.
• Minimum of 7 years of progressively responsible engineering experience involving complex aerospace, defense, or mission-critical systems.
• Proficiency in modern architectural patterns like microservices, event-driven architecture, and hybrid cloud solutions to design scalable and resilient systems
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities to design innovative solutions and anticipate potential issues in complex, distributed systems.
• Experience throughout the complete engineering lifecycle, including requirements, design, integration, verification, validation, qualification, and production or deployment.
• Strong understanding of systems-engineering principles, requirements management, interface management, configuration management, and technical risk management.
• Strong written, verbal, analytical, and executive-level communication skills.
• Ability to communicate complex technical matters to engineering teams, program leadership, customers, and nontechnical stakeholders.
• Ability to obtain and maintain the security clearance required for the assigned program.

Preferred Skills/Experience

• Experience with CCS-C architecture or other Telemetry, Tracking, and Command Ground Systems
• Strong familiarity with USSF MILSATCOM or other USSF programs
• Experience leading technical teams or coordinating engineering activities across multiple functional organizations.
• Demonstrated ability to lead technical trade studies and make well-supported engineering decisions under cost and schedule constraints.
• Hands-on experience integrating Cross Domain Solutions (CDS) to facilitate data transfers through multiple environments
• Experience developing and integrating architectural roadmaps across multiple task orders or projects.
• Active contribution to artifacts required for Authority to Operate (ATO) and / or Interim Authority to Test (IATT)
• Experience conducting or supporting formal technical reviews.
• Experience with model-based systems engineering and tools (specifically Cameo Systems Modeler)
• Experience with proposal development to include engineering staffing, capability planning, basis-of-estimate preparation, and technical content creation

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Competitive salary based on experience and education Salary Range: $175,000-$190,000

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.

From: Kratos Defense