Kratos Defense and Security Solutions, Inc.

Engineering Intern - Mission, Planning & Execution

Huntsville, AL, US • Posted 15 hours ago • Updated 15 hours ago

Contract Independent

On-site

Depends on Experience

Kratos Defense and Security Solutions, Inc.

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Skills

Collaboration
Test Execution
Aerospace
Regulatory Compliance
Distribution
Management
Documentation
Strategic Planning
Dashboard
Software Development
Supervision
Security Clearance
Communication
Microsoft Office
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft PowerPoint
System Integration Testing
Numeric Keypad

Summary

Job Description

GENERAL JOB SUMMARY:

This Mission, Planning, and Execution (MP&E) intern will support the MP&E Team by assisting with basic planning, coordination, and documentation for hypersonic test activities. This internship is designed for students or early-career individuals interested in gaining exposure to mission planning, test execution processes, and technical coordinate in an aerospace environment. This position includes working closely with the MP&E team to assess mission requirements compliance, manage schedules, support data reviews, and provide the documentation necessary for multiple launches and campaigns per year between multiple launch providers.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Support the MP&E team in the following ways:

Assist in preparing test documentation, including Test Director checklists, Execution Calendars, Operations Schedules, Test Information Sheets, Test Constraints Document, Go/No-Go Criteria, etc.
Help coordinate incremental reviews and regular planning meetings. Send meeting invites and maintain distribution lists. Attend meetings and capture action items. Actively manage the completion of delegated tasks and updated documentation. Assist with adjudicating and reconciling technical and operational issues.
Assist with coordinating the inputs of various team members to identify and call attention to potential conflicts in availability, readiness, and configurations.
Assist with mission design, strategic planning, and verification of performance predictions for current and future launch campaigns.
Assist with Technical Operation Display Dashboard (TODD) software development.
Help coordinate the Prime deployment roster. Document and disseminate deployment guidelines and shore support packages.

Other Job Functions

Travel opportunities to various MACH-TB ranges, including Wallops Flight Facility and Vandenberg Space Force Base

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY: None

Experience and Skills

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

Must be able to obtain security clearance
Team player mindset with enthusiasm for contributing within a dynamic environment
Self-motivated to continually expand knowledge and skills related to this position
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Familiarity with Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Currently pursuing or recently completed a bachelor's degree in a technical discipline

WORK ENVIROMENT / PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Work Environment & Conditions

Office 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

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: 85347-367959
Posted 15 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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