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SATCOM System Engineering Lead

Kratos Space Training & Cyber
Colorado, CO Full Time
POSTED ON 3/4/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/4/2025

Ready for Whatis Next? iAt Kratos, we encourage an entrepreneurial spirit balanced with discipline. We work hard, and take care of our customers, employees, and families. Recognized as thought leaders in our industry, we are motivated by creating and delivering innovative solutions to our nation and global customers. Kratos is in looking foria Systems Engineering Lead in support of a Department of Defense (DOD) customer. The DOD customer oversees innovative programs solving the nationis toughest problems.i This position requires an individual with demonstrated technical depth and leadership skills; experienced with technical programs; systems engineering prowess in developing satellite ground systems; knowledge and understanding of the DoD IC and SATCOM communities; and ability to rapidly innovate and integrate new technologies into legacy and new products.

Job Duties

  • Lead a team of engineers through development, integration, fielding, sustainment, and technical refresh of multi-site, RF-based SATCOM ground segment components / infrastructures for current and future commercial and government SATCOM networks
  • Develop and maintain system artifacts such as functional block diagrams, rack elevations, build guides, wiring lists, site laydowns, etc.
  • Effectively communicate design solutions and trade space effectively with customer, users, and other stakeholders in support of the development efforts and operational system utilization
  • Coordinate with test, software development, and sustainment leads as well as other technical staff to ensure unity of action in maintaining and improving system capabilities
  • Contribute to the development of new in-house solutions to enhance mission operations
  • Canvass technology base for new system concepts and to enhance mission operations
  • Lead the development and maintenance of System CONOPs, TTPs and alternative courses of action
  • Develop and maintain training documentation
  • Lead and conduct hardware / software requirements analysis
  • Lead the implementation of systems engineering processes and procedures in establishing system requirements and producing necessary documentation
  • Lead the systems engineering process in verifying requirements are met using the approved verification method and documenting the verification results
  • Conduct oversight on design, implementation, and integration of system engineering processes and solutions
  • Chair configuration management board and oversee change management processes
  • Lead technical planning and provide oversight to system integration of new and partner systems
  • Support user assistance needs as well as system evaluation and troubleshooting to maintain a maximum operational readiness posture and operational state
  • Perform technical support and risk assessment / evaluation in support of Program Management
  • Develop and manage of technical goals and schedules, integrating technical milestones and key events
  • Perform management functions and mentoring for Project and Systems Engineers
  • Conduct hiring of technical personnel to support contract mission

Keyword : SATCOM Systems Engineer, Systems Engineer, SATCOM Engineer

Required Experience :

  • US Citizen
  • Current Top-Secret clearance with SCI eligibility.
  • iBacheloris Degree in engineering (EE, ME, AE, CS) or applied sciences (Mathematics, Physics)
  • Minimum ten (15) years of experience, with five (5) years in space SATCOM / RF and / or satellite ground systems
  • Experience in decomposition of Govt requirements to a system, subsystem, and components
  • Experience in the preparation of technical papers, trades, system engineering process modification throughout all phases of the project development lifecycle
  • Experience in organizing external and internal project stakeholders towards achieving project goals and objectives
  • Ability to brief, explain complex engineering concepts and designs to technical and non-technical personnel
  • Experience working with diverse Engineering Staff with multiple areas of expertise
  • Experience developing and managing Project Management products like Program Roadmaps, Integrated Master Schedules, Roles & Responsibilities Matrix, and Work Breakdown Structures
  • Experience in supporting DoD IC, SATCOM and Space communities in mission execution
  • Experience with Configuration and Change Management Processes
  • Preferred Skills and Experience

  • Advanced Degree in engineering (EE, ME, AE, CS) or applied science (Mathematics, Physics)
  • Ten years experience in RF / SATCOM and / or ground systems
  • Familiarity with military and commercial space and satellite constellations
  • Experience with Agile Ops and integration of SATCOM / RF networks and infrastructures
  • Familiarity with the latest commercial satellite constellations and commercial SATCOM
  • Experience working in DoD and IC national security space programs
  • Experience with certification of SATCOM / RF networks, infrastructures, and components
  • Experience generating training materials or conducting hands-on training
  • LI-Onsite

    Competitive salary based on experience and education

    Salary Range : $170,000-$195,000

    Kratos is valued for our ability to design and deliver leading edge, resilient solutions for aerospace communication, control, awareness and mission success across a continuum of offeringsifrom commercial to tailored custom solutions and integrated programs. Customers trust us to stay relevant and know we are in it for the long-haul. We bring both the capability and confidence that our customers value and depend on. And, we always deliver.

    From : Kratos Defense

    Salary : $170,000 - $195,000

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