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# Manager of Hardware Engineering

- **Company:** Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc.
- **Location:** Fort Walton Beach, FL, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Computer Engineering, Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA), Systems Development Life Cycle, MIL-STD-810 Environmental Testing
- **Published:** October 11, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.juju.com/job/1_kratos-369310

## About the Role

Required Experience: Core Qualifications + Experience: 8+ years in complex hardware/systems development, with 5+ years in a formal technical leadership or management role. + Domain Expertise: Proven track record in airborne avionics, I/O systems, RF design, and Embedded Systems within the UAV or autonomous vehicle space. + Regulatory & Compliance: Understanding of DoD standards, including MIL-STD-461 (EMI) and MIL-STD-810 (Environmental) testing protocols. + Education: BS in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Physics or related technical field. + Communication: Exceptional ability to translate complex technical roadblocks into actionable business strategy for non-technical stakeholders.
The Tech Environment + Systems: Unmanned airborne platforms - avionics, datalinks, C2, and ancillary ground support equipment. + Electronics: Digital/Analog design, High-speed FPGA (Xilinx), and RF architectures. + Methodologies: Waterfall Design Methodology, formal design reviews (PDR/CDR), and modern EDA/Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) tools.

## Description

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