Kratos Defense and Security Solutions, Inc.

Chief Architect

Orlando, FL, US • Posted 12 hours ago • Updated 12 hours ago

Full Time

On-site

Depends on Experience

Kratos Defense and Security Solutions, Inc.

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Skills

Aerospace
Communication
Functional Requirements
Proposal Writing
Blueprint
Systems Modeling
Functional Analysis
Interfaces
Microsoft Exchange
IT Management
Collaboration
KPI
Leadership
Presentations
ROOT
Testing
Training
WAR
Acquisition
Systems Design
Requirements Analysis
Management
Systems Architecture
Documentation
Risk Management
Mechanical Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Process Control
Energy
Systems Engineering
Jama
Requirements Management
Building Information Modeling
Autodesk Revit
Costpoint
SolidWorks
PDM
TIPQA
Quality Management
ISO 9000
Scripting
Python
Data Analysis
Test Plans
Insurance

Summary

Job Description

Readiness Delivered. Kratos is a leader in assured aerospace communication solutions and services. We are cutting-edge innovators and creative problem solvers working collaboratively to solve our customers' toughest challenges. Our culture is fast-paced and innovative. We are a trusted partner-driven by doing the right thing and achieving maximum success for our customers, our partners and ourselves. The Chief Architect leverages expertise in Systems Engineering principles to define, communicate, and execute an architecture to analyze, and manage the complexities of systems and identify superior technical solutions for existing projects and proposal and capture. This is accomplished through leadership of the systems engineering team and influence within the program and enterprise leadership.

Leads requirements analysis to elicit, document, and manage the functional and non-functional requirements of systems
Develops proposal content used for new business capture
Researches and defines integration strategies for design
Designs, develops, and maintains the system architecture, providing a blueprint for the components and their interactions
Applies system modeling techniques to visualize and analyze the structure and behavior of the simulation
Performs functional analysis to decompose high-level requirements into detailed functions and allocate them to system elements
Identifies and assesses potential risks associated with development, and integration, and proposes mitigation strategies.
Defines the system and its integration, including interfaces with control systems models or data
Participates in test planning, defining the strategy and scope for verifying and validating the integrated simulation system against requirements
Creates and communicates system architectures, integration plans, and interface definitions for various designs and related systems
Identifies integration requirements, data exchange needs, and works with discipline engineers to define compatible solutions
Serves as a technical lead to ensure coordination of systems and provides guidance to other technical team members
Liaison with leadership, customer counterparts, process engineers, discipline engineers, and software developers to resolve questions with interpretation or execution of the design throughout its lifecycle
Monitors the development and integration progress against the system architecture to identify inconsistencies and coordinates with the team to create effective solutions
Identifies key performance indicators (KPIs) and develops and maintains metrics to assess effectiveness of the system architecture and the team's execution thereof
Interacts with leadership, verbally and through presentations, on the system's architecture, integration, and progress
Participates in the identification of root causes of system-level issues and develops effective corrective actions

Experience and Skills

Experienced in the design, development, and testing of training systems under US Department of War regulations, standards, and acquisition framework methods
Understands relevant industry standards and best practices in relation to system design, integration, and verification
Interprets and defines system architectures, interface control documents, requirements specifications, and system models
Proficiency with requirements analysis principles, methodologies, and management tools
Experienced with system architecture development, documentation, and model-based systems engineering / Model Based Engineering or Design (MBSE/MBD)
Experienced with risk management processes
Understands control systems principles.
Strong computer skills and experience with standard office software.
BS degree in Engineering (e.g., Systems, Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical) or a relevant technical field (significant work experience in systems engineering may be substituted for education).
Minimum 10 years of experience in a combination of systems engineering and a related technical domain (e.g., simulation, process control, or the energy industry).

Preferred Skills/Experience

INCOSE Certified Systems Engineering Professional (CSEP) or Expert Systems Engineering Professional (ESEP)
Experience with naval or industrial power plants
Proficiency with Jama requirements management software
Experience with any combination of: Building Information Models (BIM), AutoDesk Revit, Deltek CostPoint, SolidWorks and SolidWorks PDM, TipQA
Knowledge and/or experience with relevant quality management systems (e.g., ISO 9001)
Experience with scripting languages (e.g., Python) for data analysis or automation
Experience in test planning and execution for complex systems

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

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Dice Id: 10152085
Position Id: 85347-367738TS
Posted 12 hours 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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