Systems Engineer

Kratos Unmanned Systems; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Kratos Unmanned Systems is seeking a motivated systems engineer to contribute to full lifecycle engineering for turbine engine tech programs in aerospace/defense. You will develop requirements, create system designs, generate Cameo models, and interface with project teams and customers.

The role involves MBSE processes, leading reviews (SRR, PDR, CDR, TRR), and travel to customer locations (<25%). Bachelor or Master in related engineering and 5–10 years of experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience developing system requirements, designs, and verification documentation.
• Experience with MBSE and Cameo.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work in dynamic environments.

Responsibilities

• Analyze requirements, decompose and allocate to systems and subsystems.
• Develop system architectures for new and existing systems.
• Perform trade studies and design research to optimize architecture.
• Create interface definitions, system schematics and system description documents.
• Develop and execute system verification.

Skills

MBSE experience

Cameo

Excellent communication

Dynamic environment

Ownership & drive

Education

Bachelor or Master in Aerospace/Electrical/Mechanical Eng

Tools

Cameo

Job description

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 turbine engine 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.

Duties

• 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 (< 25% anticipated)

Required Experience

• Minimum Experience/Skills:
  • Experience developing system requirements, system designs, and verification documentation
  • Experience with MBSE and Cameo
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Ability to work effectively in a dynamic environment
  • Sense of ownership, urgency, and drive to accomplish results
• Desired Experience/Skills:
  • Experience working within Defense formal product development lifecycles
  • Experience working within the Defense and/or Aerospace industry
  • Experience in mechanical systems development
  • Experience in aircraft turbomachinery
  • Demonstrated technical leadership capabilities

Qualifications

• Bachelor or Master degree in Aerospace, Electrical, Mechanical Engineering or related engineering discipline from an accredited engineering university
• 5‑10 years of relevant industry experience
• A U.S. DoD Secret Clearance or higher (or the ability to obtain such a clearance if needed)