Systems Engineer

Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc.
Sacramento, CA, United States
about 1 month ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Expert
Experience required
5 years minimum
Working hours
Regular working hours

Tech stack

Systems Engineering Hardware-In-The-Loop Simulation Software Requirements Analysis Verification and Validation (Software) Subsystems Systems Architecture System Testing

Job description

  • 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>

Requirements

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 unmanned aircraft programs. 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., * 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 unmanned aircraft systems
  • Demonstrated technical leadership capabilities, * Bachelor’s or Master’s 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)

Benefits & conditions

  • Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance Coverage
  • Life/ADD & Short/Long Term Disability Insurance
  • 401(k) Savings Plan
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
  • Paid Time-Off (PTO)
  • Holidays
  • Education Reimbursement

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