Systems Engineer i AN/SPY-1 Radar System

Kratos Defense & Rocket Support Services, Inc; Crane (IN); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Kratos Defense & Rocket Support Services, Inc. seeks a Systems Engineer to support design recovery, sustainment planning, and digital transformation of the AN/SPY-1 radar system.

You will lead requirements analysis, interface definitions, and MBSE-driven baseline development for a legacy radar transitioning to a modern sustainment model. The role requires 10+ years in systems engineering or radar work, strong communication skills, and an active Secret Clearance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
• 10+ years of experience in systems engineering or radar system development/sustainment.
• Active Secret Clearance; ability to work within security constraints.
• MBSE methodologies and tools experience (Cameo, Rhapsody, DOORS) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead or support system-level requirements development for radar subsystems (transmitter, signal processor, antenna).
• Develop and manage requirements traceability to radar specs, ICDs, and test objectives.
• Support creation of a digital technical baseline using MBSE and structured data repositories.
• Define and maintain functional, logical, and physical architectures for SPY-1 and subassemblies.
• Assist with design recovery and reverse engineering of GFE hardware and legacy docs.
• Analyze subsystem interdependencies and define interface specs and system constraints.
• Collaborate with test, software, and hardware teams to develop verification plans.
• Support technical reviews, risk assessments, and system readiness across phases.
• Assist with Integrated Data Packages (ITDPs) and depot activation planning.

Skills

MBSE

System architecture

Requirements tracing

Technical writing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Systems / Electrical Engineering

Tools

Cameo

Rhapsody

DOORS

Job description

Kratos is seeking a motivated and technically skilled Systems Engineer to support the design recovery, sustainment planning, and digital transformation of the AN/SPY-1 radar system. The Systems Engineer will play a central role in requirements analysis, interface definition, integration planning, and technical baseline development for a complex legacy radar system transitioning to a modernized sustainment model. This position is part of a cross-functional Integrated Program Team (IPT) focused on restoring and evolving radar capability through prototyping, organic depot stand‑up, and data‑driven lifecycle engineering.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead or support development and decomposition of system‑level requirements for radar subsystems (transmitter, signal processor, antenna).
• Develop and manage requirements traceability to radar weapon specifications, interface control documents (ICDs), and test objectives.
• Support creation of a digital technical baseline leveraging Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) tools and structured data repositories.
• Define and maintain functional, logical, and physical architectures for the SPY-1 system and its subassemblies.
• Participate in design recovery and reverse engineering efforts for GFE hardware and legacy system documentation.
• Analyze subsystem interdependencies and define interface specifications and system constraints.
• Collaborate with test, software, and hardware engineers to develop verification and validation plans.
• Contribute to technical reviews, risk assessments, and system readiness planning across program phases.
• Support technical baseline control through configuration management, change evaluation, and documentation updates.
• Assist with the development of Integrated Data Packages (ITDPs) and depot activation planning documents.

Keyword: AN/SPY-1, OSA, MBSE

Required Qualifications:

• Bacheloris degree in Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in systems engineering or radar system development/sustainment.
• Strong understanding of system engineering lifecycle processes, including requirements analysis, design definition, integration, and verification.
• Experience working with complex radar or defense electronic systems, especially in legacy environments with limited technical data.
• Familiarity with MBSE methodologies and tools (e.g., Cameo, Rhapsody, DOORS, or equivalent).
• Ability to develop and interpret functional block diagrams, interface specifications, and architecture models.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and technical writing skills.
• Active Secret Clearance

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with AN/SPY-1 or other complex radar systems.
• Knowledge of Open Systems Architecture (OSA) principles and Navy digital transformation initiatives.
• Prior involvement in DMSMS analysis, sustainment roadmap development, or depot stand‑up activities.
• Familiarity with AI/ML integration, digital thread concepts, and configuration-controlled data environments.
• Active TS/SCI Clearance

Travel: ~10i20%, including to government labs, OEM facilities, and Kratos engineering/test sites.

No phone calls please