Systems Engineer

Job Description Kratos Space & Missile Defense Systems, Inc. is a leading provider of launch vehicle services for the US Military and Foreign Allies. Kratos performs all necessary engineering, manufacturing, testing, and field operations from the initial phone call for a new mission through flight and post-flight assessments. These launches occur with our Kratos team all over the world using our agile engineering approach that has led to a 100% successful launch record. Kratos is seeking a systems engineer with a minimum of two (2) years’ experience in project or systems engineering responsibilities. The systems engineer will support advanced launch vehicle programs and hypersonic research for the US Military and US Foreign Allies. The engineer will perform all activities within the systems engineering discipline with the support of a multi-disciplinary and geographically dispersed engineering team. Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to: Establishing concept of operations for missions and launch vehiclesDeveloping system requirements and performing necessary requirements analysis for missions and launch vehiclesDecomposing system requirements for internal deliverables, subcontractors, and suppliers for hardware and softwareDevelop, manage, monitor, and execute systems engineering management plans, integrated test and evaluation plans, analysis plans, risk management plans, system safety plans, etc.Author, review and help execute test plans and proceduresPerform and communicate trade studies and conceptual analysesPerform and execute strategic program planningPerform risk and opportunity management and related analysisPerform verification and validation activitiesAuthor and present customer deliverables related to systems engineeringSupport range safety and system safety related activities to meet DoD requirementsCoordinate configuration management activities related to the mission and product Experience And Skills The Systems Engineer must show completion of a full four-year course of study in an accredited college or university leading to a bachelors (BA/BS) or higher degree in engineering, math, or science. Required: US CitizenBS with 2 years related experience in project or systems engineering disciplinesStrong written and verbal communication skills required for interfacing with customers and usersAbility to obtain a DoD Secret clearance Preferred Master’s Degree or Ph.D.Familiarity with mission planning, range safety, and launch vehicle or missile system designExperience with requirements engineering for hardware and softwareActive DoD Secret Clearance Job Benefits Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance CoverageLife/ADD & Short/Long Term Disability Insurance401(k) Savings PlanEmployee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)Paid Time-Off (PTO)HolidaysEducation Reimbursement Kratos Defense is an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer. EOE, Minorities, Females, Vet, Disabled, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity or any other protected class. All qualified job seekers are encouraged to apply. Kratos Defense is committed to America's veterans by providing opportunities for them to continue contributing after service to our nation. We also work to provide reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. EEO Is The Law Disability Accessibility Accommodation If you require an accommodation to navigate or apply to our careers site, please send your request to HRAccessibility@kratosdefense.com or call 858-964-2916. Any inquires not related to requesting an accommodation will be discarded. Pay Transparency The company will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. Job Applicant Privacy Notice For applicants in the EU and California residents, please review our privacy notice.