Senior Systems Engineer

Job Description 5-D Systems, a KRATOS Company, is seeking a highly motivated candidate who will provide full lifecycle systems engineering technical contribution and leadership in support of unmanned aircraft programs. This position is full-time and requires the ability to successfully work in a team environment. The successful candidate will understand and have experience applying the full systems engineering lifecycle, and must be able to develop requirements, create system design documentation, generate, utilize and maintain Cameo models. This position will interface with internal and external project team members, company leadership, and customers. Duties Analyzing customer/stakeholder requirements, decomposing requirements, deriving requirements, and allocating requirements to system and subsystem elements Developing system architectures for new and existing systems Conducting trade studies and performing design research of engineering concepts and explorations to determine optimal requirements and system architecture Developing system/subsystem design documentation such as interface definitions, system schematics, and system description documents Developing and executing system verification plans and efforts Developing MBSE processes, procedures, templates, and best practices Developing, reviewing, and presenting Cameo models to internal and external stakeholders Leading or supporting system engineering technical reviews (SRR, PDR, CDR, TRR) Assisting in preparation of proposals and presentation materials Performing peer reviews of fellow team members’ work Developing and reviewing test plans and reports Supporting the planning and execution of various kinds of testing including hardware‑in‑the‑loop (HWIL), subsystem and system testing Traveling to customer locations as needed (≤25% anticipated) Salary Range $125-175k DOE Experience & Skills Minimum Experience/Skills: Experience developing system requirements, system designs, and verification documentation Leadership experience working within the Defense and/or Aerospace industry on complex programs Experience with MBSE and Cameo Excellent communication skills Ability to work effectively in a dynamic environment with remotely distributed teams Demonstrated technical leadership capabilities Sense of ownership, urgency, and drive to accomplish results Qualifications Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Aerospace, Electrical, Mechanical Engineering or related engineering discipline from an accredited engineering university 11–20 years of relevant industry experience A U.S. DoD Secret Clearance or higher (or the ability to obtain such a clearance if needed) 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 EEO Statement Kratos Defense is an Equal Opportunity Affindicative employer. EOE, Minorities, Females, Vet, Disabled, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity or any other protected class. All qualified job seekers are encouraged to apply. Kratos Defense is committed to America's veterans by providing opportunities for them to continue contributing after service to our nation. We also work to provide reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. Disability Accessibility Accommodation: If you require an accommodation to navigate or apply to our careers site, please send your request to View email address on click.appcast.io or call View phone number on click.appcast.io. Any inquiries not related to requesting an accommodation will be discarded. Pay Transparency: The company will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. Job Applicant Privacy Notice: For applicants in the EU and California residents, please review our privacy notice. #J-18808-Ljbffr Kratos Defense and Security Solutions