What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Systems Engineer - Hypersonics position at Kratos Unmanned Systems?
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 hypersonic technology programs in aerospace and defense. This position is full-time and requires the ability to successfully work in a team environment. The successful candidate 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, 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 test plans and reports
- Supporting various kinds of testing including hardware-in-the-loop (HWIL), subsystem and system testing, and flight testing
- Traveling to customer locations as needed (>25% travel may be expected at times)
Keyword: Senior Systems Engineer
Required Experience:
The successful candidate has:
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- 8-20 years of experience developing system requirements and system design documentation within the Defense and/or Aerospace Industry
- Experience in Hypersonics is highly desired; experience in unmanned aircraft systems considered a plus
- Experience with MBSE and Cameo is highly desired
- Sharp analytical abilities, excellent communication skills, and is capable of working effectively in a dynamic environment
- Demonstrated technical leadership capabilities
- Results-oriented, sense of ownership, urgency, and drive
Qualifications
- Bacheloris or Masteris degree in Aerospace, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering
- 8-20 years of industry experience
- Ability to acquire and maintain a U.S. DoD Secret Clearance or higher
From: Kratos Defense
Kratos is an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer EOE/Minorities/Females/Vet/Disabled.
All qualified job seekers are encouraged to apply. Kratos 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.
