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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Systems Engineer - **Company:** Kratos Unmanned Systems - **Location:** Sacramento, CA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Systems Engineering, Hardware-In-The-Loop Simulation, Software Requirements Analysis, Verification and Validation (Software), Subsystems, Systems Architecture, System Testing - **Published:** July 11, 2026 - **Apply:** https://diversityjobs.com/main/sendform/8/8/28176/1/17553680?backUrl=%2Fcareer%2F17553680%2FSystems-Engineer-California-Sacramento ## About the Role * 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, * Bacheloris or Masteris 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) ## Description United States, California, Sacramento 5381 Raley Boulevard (Show on map) Jul 11, 2026 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. Duties include, but are not limited to: * 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) Keyword: Engineer,engineer,Engineering,system engineering,systems engineer,engineering,System Engineering,system engineer,Engneering,defense,cameo,System Engineer,MBSE ## Related Videos - [Robots are coming into the wild! 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