Chief Integration & Test Engineer

Remote • Posted 10 days ago • Updated 21 hours ago
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Skills

  • Mentorship
  • Leadership
  • COTS
  • Training
  • Quality Assurance
  • Schematics
  • Systems Design
  • Documentation
  • Research
  • Systems Architecture
  • Test Plans
  • Computer Hardware
  • Test Execution
  • Testing
  • Presentations
  • Management
  • Analytical Skill
  • Communication
  • IT Management
  • Aerospace
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • DoD
  • Security Clearance
  • Insurance

Summary

Job Description

5-D Systems, a KRATOS Company, is seeking a highly motivated candidate who will provide integration and test engineering technical contribution and leadership for the 5-D engineering organization. 5-D Systems is an engineering services and solutions company with a rich history in the development and test of unmanned and manned aircraft systems, aircraft upgrades/modifications, ground vehicles, and aerospace technologies. The Chief Integration & Test Engineer will own the integration and test rules, tools, methods and training for the organization. Additionally, the Chief Integration & Test Engineer will provide technical oversight and individual contributions on complex and exciting aerospace development programs. The successful candidate must be able to mentor technical team members of all experience levels, interface with customers and company leadership, and provide high impact technical input and expertise.

This position is full-time and requires the ability to successfully work in a team environment.

Duties include, but are not limited to:

  • Defining and enforcing prescriptive rules for performing integration and test on complex aerospace systems
  • Developing tools or leading the integration of Commercial-Off-The-Shelf (COTS) tools in the business to enable effective and efficient engineering
  • Defining and documenting how we approach integration and test problems and processes
  • Generating and executing applicable training for the integration and test engineering organization
  • Reviewing requirements, system/subsystem interface definitions, system schematics, and system design documentation in support of test planning and design
  • Conducting trade studies and performing design research of basic engineering concepts and explorations to determine optimal requirements and system architecture
  • Developing test plans, test procedures and test reports for lab, hardware/software-in-the-loop, component, subsystem and system tests
  • Supporting or leading test execution for complex systems including taxi/flight testing
  • Working in conjunction with the other Chief Engineers to ensure high quality and consistent engineering services across all our customers
  • Performing peer reviews of fellow team members' work
  • Assisting in preparation of proposals and presentation materials
  • Supporting the 5-D Business Lead in defining the short- and long-term objectives for the business, and working to achieve those objectives in the integration and test functional area
  • Traveling to customers or internal locations as needed (>25% travel may be expected at times)


Experience and Skills

The successful candidate has:

  • Self-directed, sharp analytical abilities, excellent communication skills, and capable of working effectively in a dynamic environment
  • Proven technical leadership capabilities
  • Results-oriented, sense of ownership, urgency, and drive
  • Experience working within the Defense and/or Aerospace industry is a must
  • Performed integration and test activities as an individual contributor and technical lead


Qualifications:

  • Bachelors or master's degree in Aerospace, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering from an ABET accredited university
  • 15+ years of applicable industry experience
  • A U.S. DoD Secret Clearance or higher (or the ability to obtain such a clearance if needed)


Job Benefits

  • Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance Coverage
  • Life/ADD & Short/Long Term Disability Insurance
  • 401(k) Savings Plan
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
  • Paid Time-Off (PTO)
  • Holidays
  • Education Reimbursement
Employers have access to artificial intelligence language tools (“AI”) that help generate and enhance job descriptions and AI may have been used to create this description. The position description has been reviewed for accuracy and Dice believes it to correctly reflect the job opportunity.
  • Dice Id: 10152085
  • Position Id: 85347-367518
  • Posted 10 days ago

Company Info

About Kratos Defense and Security Solutions, Inc.

Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. develops and delivers a wide range of products, services and solutions that support government and commercial customers around the world. We specialize in delivering mission-critical systems, advanced technologies and engineering solutions in areas ranging from unmanned solutions to space systems, secure communications, C5ISR, training and more. With offices across the United States and in technology centers around the globe, our people are dedicated to solving complex challenges that demand creative, innovative thinking.

Kratos offers a competitive Benefits package including a 401(k) plan with an employer match and an employee stock purchase program.

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