Sr. Systems Engineer

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The successful candidate will lead a team responsible for system engineering the Traunche 2 tracking layer for SDA and or the PWSA Futures Program (PFP) Ground Segment Integration programs based in Colorado Springs, CO. Candidate will oversee a team responsible for requirements analysis, system design, reliability analysis, system hardware/software integration, risk management, and system documentation updates. The candidate will work closely with system developers, test, and on-site user support personnel to support system updates, analyze and resolve system issues, and ensure project objectives are met. Primary responsibilities include management, release planning review, preparation/review of reports, meeting and working group support, and contributions towards ECPs and CCPs. Additionally, they will be responsible for CPAR write-ups, potential CLIN Account Management, and other functions as requested. As well, the candidate will have the opportunity to work on new capabilities.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Work closely with Program leadership to ensure all System Engineering requirements are met
• Ensure timely and accurte CDRLs are submitted according to customer prescribed schedule
• Chair/Host/Support all required IPTs, TIMs, WGs and Ad hoc meetings
• Provide technical advice to our customers on architectures and potential solutions
• SecDevOps processes and related Agile practices (Altlassian suite)
• Requirement's analysis
• System design
• Reliability analysis
• System documentation updates
• Work closely with system developers, test, and on-site user support personnel to support system updates, analyze and resolve system issues, and ensure project objectives are met.
• Develop and deliver effective customer presentations (support design reviews, status reports, kickoff meetings, test plans) demonstrating an ability to communicate comfortably at a system level
• Travel as necessary to attend conferences and customer meetings

Position is contingent upon successful contract award.

• 8+ years engineering and leadership qualities
• Current active, Secret Security Clearance
• BS in SE, CS, EE, ME, or other engineering equivalent
• Ability to led a team of System Engineers
• Support programs through SRR, PDR, CDR or equivalent design reviews
• Experience with SCN or satellite ground systems
• Familiarity with modern IT infrastructure capabilities to include virtualization, cloud deployment and containerization
• Candidate must be self-motivated and comfortable with supporting multiple groups of developers, engineers, and testers.
• Candidate must be able to articulate technical concepts orally and in written forms both internally to the team as well as externally to the customer and users.
• Excellent written and oral communications skills.
• Working knowledge of space systems, including RF systems, and system development processes is a plus.
• DOORS and Cameo experience is a plus.

Desired Skills and Experience

• Experience with satellite ground systems (Software and Hardware)
• Current active, TS/SCI Security Clearance
• Experience with SATCOM and SDA missions
• Experience with Risk management
• Experience with MBSE - Model-Based Systems Engineering using Cameo
• Experience with SecDevOps processes and related Agile practices
• Experience with Service Based Architecture (SBA)
• Experience with performing analysis and deconfliction activities in regards to security updates and application operability

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Position is contingent upon successful contract award.

Competitive salary based on experience and education

Salary Range: $130,000-$160,000

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.