Senior Systems Engineer

2 days ago


Fort Walton Beach, Florida, United States Kratos Defense and Security Solutions, Inc. Full time
Job Summary

Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. is a leading defense technology company focused on uncrewed systems, satellite communications, cyber security/warfare, microwave electronics, missile defense, training, and combat systems. Our customers include the U.S. federal government, foreign governments, commercial enterprises, and state and local government agencies. At Kratos, we prioritize affordability as a cornerstone of our technology. We leverage proven, cutting-edge methodologies and technology to minimize costs, streamline schedules, and mitigate risks, ensuring timely delivery of cost-effective solutions to market.

As a Senior Systems Engineer at Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc., you will be responsible for designing, developing, integrating, and testing hardware and electronic components to be applied to and integrated with engineering requirements for use on Unmanned Ground Vehicle platforms. You will lead technical research, design, development, and testing of electronic components, products, and systems. You will also lead detailed design of test control apparatuses and equipment, review all programs to ensure systems/design integrity of electrical and mechanical subsystems, and ensure all work is completed on schedule and under budget. Additionally, you will ensure manufacturability of all designs, interface and resolve technical or program issues with customers, provide technical assistance to all departments within the company, and continuously improve design process for all projects. You must be able to lead technical project teams and support staff, and must be able to travel to support existing and new customers. You will also assist in training and mentoring new engineers, assist in the technical bid/proposal process, and perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:
  • Ability to maintain sensitive and confidential information as required by government standards
  • Proficient in MATLAB
  • Familiar with Linux and Robot Operating System (ROS)
  • Familiar with state estimation and navigation algorithms, including Kalman Filters
  • Familiar with ground vehicle dynamics
  • Ability to interact effectively with peers and supervisors
  • Ability to collaborate and work with a multi-functional team in a fast-paced environment
  • Strong and pronounced problem-solving and analytical skills
  • Ability to read, write, and develop intelligible drawings, instructions, and procedures
  • Ability to collaborate and work with a multi-functional team in a fast-paced environment
  • Strong and pronounced problem-solving and analytical skills
  • Ability to lead a technical design team
  • Must have highly developed interpersonal skills and the ability to present and interact with customers and senior management


EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
  • BS in technical field (i.e., Engineering, Math or Physics)
  • A minimum of 10 years' experience
  • MS Office experience
  • Experience in development/test of microprocessor/computer-based control systems and related software
  • Experience in development, test, and/or maintenance of Electronics systems
  • Experience with program management or project engineering


WORK ENVIRONMENT / PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
  • Office and production environment
  • Ability to stand and sit for long periods of time
  • Ability to perform repetitive motion (keyboarding, 10-key, phones)
  • Ability to lift up to 25 pounds
  • Ability to travel, foreign and domestic
  • Ability to work on large, unmanned ground vehicles


THE ABOVE STATEMENTS ARE INTENDED TO DESCRIBE THE GENERAL NATURE AND LEVEL OF WORK BEING PERFORMED BY INDIVIDUALS ASSIGNED TO THIS CLASSIFICATION. THEY ARE NOT INTENDED TO BE CONSTRUED AS AN EXHAUSTIVE LIST OF ALL RESPONSIBILITIES, DUTIES, AND SKILLS REQUIRED OF PERSONNEL SO CLASSIFIED.

A REVIEW OF THIS CLASSIFICATION HAS EXCLUDED THE MARGINAL FUNCTIONS OF THE CLASSIFICATION THAT ARE INCIDENTAL TO THE PERFORMANCE OF FUNDAMENTAL JOB JUTIES. ALL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES ARE ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS AND REQUIREMENTS AND ARE SUBJECT TO POSSIBLE MODIFICATION TO REASONABLY ACCOMMODATE INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES TO PERFORM THIS JOB PROFICIENTLY. THE REQUIREMENTS LISTED IN THIS DOCUMENT ARE THE MINIMUM LEVELS OF KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, OR ABILITIES

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