Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc., is a leading defense technology company focused on unmanned 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.
Kratos Unmanned Aerial Systems (KUAS), a division of Kratos Defense, is renowned for its expertise in developing, delivering, integrating, and supporting high-performance, cost-effective, jet-powered Unmanned Aerial Systems (Targets and Tactical). As a mid-tier defense contractor, we've demonstrated agility and innovation in providing aircraft to the US military and global allies and partners. Our track record of delivering top-notch jet-powered subscale targets has established us as a go-to defense contractor capable of delivering capabilities at an affordable price.
At KUAS, we prioritize innovation, collaboration, and growth. Our team collaborates to cultivate a supportive and dynamic workplace, fostering creativity and promoting professional development while honoring personal and family lives. Join our team and help shape the future of unmanned technology within the defense industry today!
GENERAL JOB SUMMARY:Be part of the integration and test team contributing to the latest developments in unmanned aerial system technologies. Kratos Unmanned Aerial Systems is looking for integration and test engineers to help design, develop, integrate and test our next generation unmanned tactical aircraft and target platforms. Be part of a fast-paced team, that rapidly and affordably designs, develops and demonstrates cutting edge advancements in unmanned aircraft and target drone systems. Our team needs help in keeping up with our rapidly expanding portfolio of platforms and customers, with integration and test being a key component of our development process.
If you like to work integration and test engineering projects and provide solutions to difficult engineering problems you will find work at Kratos exciting and challenging.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:- Works with System Engineering to develop test documents to verify/validate customer requirements.
- Develops detailed integration and test procedures to include:
- Traceability to system requirements.
- Test execution and order of operations.
- Instrumentation and data acquisition (DAS/DAQ) configuration.
- Risk assessment and mitigation.
- Safety in hazardous environments and operations.
- Writes test reports
- Supports system integration, testing, trouble shooting, and problem resolution.
- Designs/builds subsystem bench test platforms.
- Supports flight testing, data reduction, analysis, and reporting.
- Supports design review material in support of technical interchange meetings with suppliers and external/internal customers.
- Manages calibration, maintenance, and tracking of test assets, equipment, lab spaces, and test-related facilities.
- Ensures customer satisfaction in relation to projects.
- Designs/builds subsystem bench test platforms.
Integration and Test Engineer IV- Acts as the Lead Integration and Test Engineer for very complex projects as determined by Manager that affect multiple systems, involve several suppliers/teaming partners, and require frequent customer interface.
- Acts as Test Director.
- Prepares formal, controlled engineering documentation (i.e. drawings, specifications, parts lists, interface control documents, test procedures, etc.).
- Prepares and presents design review material in support of technical interchange meetings with suppliers and external/internal customers.
- Plans projects and executes to the plan with attention to detail.
- Provides direction and oversight, both technically and programmatically, to Integration and Test Engineers.
- Provides interface to other engineering design and development disciplines (Electrical, Mechanical, Software, Aero/Flight), Ensures that requirements are addressed and satisfied during overall system integration.
- Manages the engineering team's effort and time within the budget and schedule provided for the task.
- Reports project status periodically (actual budget/schedule vs. proposed budget/schedule).
- Reports progress in meeting customer requirements periodically.
- Mentors Level I-III Integration and Test Engineers.
- Supports business development efforts both in preparation of quotes and proposals as well as sales efforts.
- Monitors and reports on customer satisfaction in relation to projects.
- May lead entire technical program team.
- Demonstrates senior level leadership and program management skills.
- Responsible for cost and schedule performance on program.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:- Team leadership at more senior levels with development into Project Engineer and Chief Engineer roles with increasing responsibility.
COMPENSATION: $145,000 - $170,000KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:Required:- Strong electrical and mechanical test background.
- Extensive background in instrumentation selection, installation, measurement and recording.
- Experience with high-speed data acquisition systems.
- Experience with use of test equipment including:
- Oscilloscope
- DMM
- Function generator
- Spectrum analyzer
- Familiarity with GPS technologies and test equipment.
- Familiarity with RF technologies, (UHF, MIMO, GPS, ADSB etc.).
- Familiarity with UAS telemetry systems.
- Fluency in network engineering (LAN/VLAN, flat network, TCP/UDP, network router/ managed switch configuration)
- Experience with serial communications standards and protocols (RS422/485/232, differential signal, termination, shielding, UART, I2C etc.)
- Fluency in data reduction/analysis software (MATLAB, Python, Excel etc.).
- Ability to maintain sensitive and confidential information as required by government standards.
- Ability to interact effectively with peers and supervisors.
- Ability to interact appropriately with the public when necessary.
- Ability to effectively communicate professionally in writing or verbally with all levels of personnel.
- Ability to travel as necessary to perform job duties.
- May be required to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance at the appropriate level (requires U.S. Citizenship).
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:Requires BS Degree in Engineering in one of the following disciplines:
- Systems Engineering
- Electrical Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- Physics
- Aeronautical Engineering
Integration and Test Engineer IV- Minimum 10 years related experience in Integration and Test engineering. Including full program life cycle from proposal to project close out.
- Mentorship/leadership experience
- Large program cost account management experience.
- Experience test directing medium/large test campaigns that may include:
- Hazardous environments (energetics, high voltage/power, critical lifts)
- High value UUT/ assets
- Critical schedules
- Complex multi-team coordination
- Experience designing/building special test equipment (STE)
- Experience directing/leading or conducting high visibility/critical test events
- Aircraft/airframe structural test experience
Preferred:Integration and Test Engineer IV- Minimum 6 years lead engineer experience in the aerospace industry
WORK ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:- Office and or manufacturing environment.
- Ability to stand and sit for long periods of time.
- Ability to perform repetitive motion (computer usage).
- May work extended hours or weekends.
- May have some exposure to the manufacturing environment with potential exposure to uncontrolled climate conditions and potential exposure to noise, dust and hazardous chemicals/waste.
- Employee may generate, handle, manage, or work around hazardous materials and hazardous wastes.
- May be required to lift up to 50 pounds in accordance with KUAS General Safety Training guidelines.
TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS: - 0-30% May be required between KUAS locations, internationally and or domestically.
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
