Systems Engineer — Launch Vehicle Missions

Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc.; Glen Burnie (MD); On-site; USD 115,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) Savings Plan

Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)

Paid Time-Off (PTO)

Holidays

Education Reimbursement

Job summary

Kratos Space & Missile Defense Systems, Inc. is seeking a Systems Engineer with a minimum of two years’ experience in project or systems engineering to support advanced launch vehicle programs and hypersonic research for the US Military and allies.

The role involves establishing concepts of operations, developing system requirements, and managing SE plans with a dispersed engineering team. A BA/BS in engineering, math, or science is required, with DoD clearance eligibility and strong

Qualifications

• BS with 2 years related experience in project or systems engineering disciplines
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for interfacing with customers and users
• Ability to obtain a DoD Secret clearance
• Master’s Degree or Ph.D. (preferred)
• Familiarity with mission planning and range safety
• Experience with requirements engineering for hardware and software
• Life/ADD & Short/Long Term Disability Insurance (benefits)
• 401(k) Savings Plan (benefits)
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
• Paid Time-Off (PTO)
• Holidays
• Education Reimbursement

Responsibilities

• Establish concepts of operations for missions and launch vehicles
• Develop system requirements and perform requirements analysis
• Decompose system requirements for internal deliverables, subcontractors, and suppliers
• Develop, manage, monitor, and execute systems engineering plans and test/evaluation plans
• Author, review and help execute test plans and procedures
• Perform trade studies and conceptual analyses
• Plan strategic program activities
• Conduct risk and opportunity management analyses
• Perform verification and validation activities
• Prepare and present customer deliverables in systems engineering
• Support range safety and DoD-related activities
• Coordinate configuration management for mission and product

Skills

Communication skills

DoD clearance eligibility

2+ years systems engineering

Education

BA/BS in engineering/math/science

Job description

Kratos Space & Missile Defense Systems, Inc. is seeking a Systems Engineer with a minimum of two years’ experience in project or systems engineering to support advanced launch vehicle programs and hypersonic research for the US Military and allies.

The role involves establishing concepts of operations, developing system requirements, and managing SE plans with a dispersed engineering team. A BA/BS in engineering, math, or science is required, with DoD clearance eligibility and strong