Overview
On Site
Depends on Experience
Full Time
Skills
Project Engineering
Testing
Design Analysis
Electrical Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Logistics
Attention To Detail
Accountability
UI
Engineering Management
IT Management
Leadership
Management
KPI
Military
Design Architecture
Systems Engineering
Risk Management
SAP BASIS
Estimating
Project Implementation
Budget
Agile
Technical Support
Continuous Improvement
GD&T
3D Computer Graphics
Root Cause Analysis
Collaboration
Manufacturing
Training
Information Technology
Quality Management
ISO 9000
AS9100
Account Management
Earned Value Management
EVMS
DoD
Security Clearance
Aerospace
Communication
Insurance
Job Details
Job Description
Ready for What's Next? At Kratos, we encourage an entrepreneurial spirit balanced with discipline. We work hard, and take care of our customers, employees, and families. Recognized as thought leaders in our industry, we are motivated by creating and delivering innovative solutions to our nation and global customers.
The Senior Project Engineering Manager is responsible for establishing and overseeing technical processes and personnel in the development and testing of complex training systems and devices. This role manages and directs senior technical personnel in the design, analysis, and systems engineering of software, electrical, mechanical, logistics, and test. The role is responsible for understanding and communication of contract requirements and industry standards necessary for ensuring technical, schedule, and cost success of the program. Works with the Program Manager to establish compliant, operational, designs and serves as the cost account manager for engineering functions. Displays a sense of urgency while maintaining attention to detail, providing clear guidance. Maintains personal and team accountability where team members are motivated, productive, focused, and confident.
This role requires significant customer interface. The successful candidate is expected to ensure a professional work environment that fosters cooperation, and synergy across all departments and KRATOS functional elements.
Experience and Skills
Preferred Skills and Experience
#LI-Onsite
Competitive salary based on experience and education
Kratos is valued for our ability to design and deliver leading edge, resilient solutions for aerospace communication, control, awareness and mission success across a continuum of offerings-from commercial to tailored custom solutions and integrated programs. Customers trust us to stay relevant and know we are in it for the long-haul. We bring both the capability and confidence that our customers value and depend on. And, we always deliver.
This posting will close within 90 days from the Posting Date.
Job Benefits
Ready for What's Next? At Kratos, we encourage an entrepreneurial spirit balanced with discipline. We work hard, and take care of our customers, employees, and families. Recognized as thought leaders in our industry, we are motivated by creating and delivering innovative solutions to our nation and global customers.
The Senior Project Engineering Manager is responsible for establishing and overseeing technical processes and personnel in the development and testing of complex training systems and devices. This role manages and directs senior technical personnel in the design, analysis, and systems engineering of software, electrical, mechanical, logistics, and test. The role is responsible for understanding and communication of contract requirements and industry standards necessary for ensuring technical, schedule, and cost success of the program. Works with the Program Manager to establish compliant, operational, designs and serves as the cost account manager for engineering functions. Displays a sense of urgency while maintaining attention to detail, providing clear guidance. Maintains personal and team accountability where team members are motivated, productive, focused, and confident.
This role requires significant customer interface. The successful candidate is expected to ensure a professional work environment that fosters cooperation, and synergy across all departments and KRATOS functional elements.
Experience and Skills
- 10+ years engineering management of defense, aerospace, or industrial/military powerplant projects
- Provided technical management for multiple capital projects of a last $10M
- Proven leadership in requirements and technical baseline management
- Interprets and understands contracts and requirements
- Development of key performance indicators (KPIs)
- Demonstrated success in engineering execution of large industrial or military projects in a model-based design architecture
- Operational understanding of integrated systems and systems engineering
- Experienced with the identification and assessment of risk within a formal risk management environment
- Development of basis of estimates and schedules (MS Project, preferred) supporting proposals and project execution
- Demonstrated capacity to work effectively with various teams to ensure project goals are met within deadlines and budgets
- Experience developing agile parallel path plans across multiple teams while ensuring quality and technical support to less experienced engineers
- Strong communication skills with high emphasis on continuous improvement, highly collaborative communication within the project team to include ongoing updates on lessons learned to enhance efficiency
- Experienced in the use and interpretation of ASME Y14.1 and Y14.5 GD&T
- Proficiency in the interpretation and creation of technical drawings and 3D models using CAD, Model Based Design (MBD), interface control documents, requirements specifications, and system models
- Experience using root cause analysis tools to collaborate to creatively solve complex scope and schedule issues
- Knowledge of good manufacturing practices
Preferred Skills and Experience
- Experience with or design supporting naval or industrial power plants
- Licensed Professional Engineer or Engineering Intern/Engineer in Training (E.I or E.I.T) certificate
- Experience with relevant quality management systems (e.g., ISO 9001 or AS9100)
- Control Account Management (CAM) within an Earned Value Management System (EVMS)
- Ability to obtain a DoD Secret-level clearance
#LI-Onsite
Competitive salary based on experience and education
Kratos is valued for our ability to design and deliver leading edge, resilient solutions for aerospace communication, control, awareness and mission success across a continuum of offerings-from commercial to tailored custom solutions and integrated programs. Customers trust us to stay relevant and know we are in it for the long-haul. We bring both the capability and confidence that our customers value and depend on. And, we always deliver.
This posting will close within 90 days from the Posting Date.
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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