Integration and Test Engineering

Readiness Delivered. 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.
We have an exciting new opportunity for an Integration & Test Engineer in Boulder, CO . The successful candidate will work with the design team and be the integration & test authority for assigned projects. The I&T Engineer supports the development and maintenance of the test requirements, test plan, & test approach from project kick-off through closure of the contract. Responsible for verification of technical scope as defined by the design authority, with a focus on maintaining cost and schedule goals. Facilitates coordination of cross-functional engineering teams for requirements development.
Decipher technical contractual requirements and allocate them to test cases within the project's test plan
Create Bills of Materials (BOMs) and coordinate with the Engineering Support team to get parts on order and systems built
Create test procedures and automated test software to verify product's compliance with requirements
Perform customer witnessed acceptance testing of project hardware
Manages requirement traceability through verification, using tools such as a Requirements Verification Matrix
Develop requirements for creating test simulators or custom test tools
Assess project technical risks and provides mitigation plans particularly around testability
Coordinates the review, presentation, and release of test documentation to support requirements compliance, including Technical Interchange Meetings, Preliminary and Critical Design Reviews
Coordinates with the Project Engineer & Program Manager (PM), design team and functional management to communicate program impediments or issues / delays in completing tasks
Travel as necessary to support system integration, testing, and customer meetings
Keyword: Test Engineer, Cleared, test equipment, hybrid, Spectrum Analyzer, Vector Network Analyzer, Oscilloscope, I&T
Required Experience:

BS in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related technical field - or equivalent relevant experience
Familiarity with commercial test equipment such as Spectrum Analyzer, Vector Network Analyzer, Oscilloscope , WAN Emulator, etc.
Proficiency with Python software language
Proficiency with Linux operating system
Ability to create test plans and test procedures in MS Word
Good communication and relationship skills with program leadership, engineering leadership, customers, and engineering team members
Ability to interact effectively with peers and supervisors, maintaining a professional demeanor
Awareness of software and product development techniques, Agile, SCRUM, plus Water-fall approaches
Current, active Secret security clearance
The ideal candidate has several years' experience with satellite telemetry and commanding, including EPOCH Product Suite.
Preferred Skills and Experience
Experienceoperating, troubleshooting, and/or repairing SATCOM systems
Experience with Kubernetes and cloud infrastructure
Proficiencywith RF Communications and frequency domain analysis
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The grade-based pay range for this job is listed below. Individual salaries within that range are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education, experience, knowledge, and skills.
Competitive salary based on experience and education
Salary Range: $125,000-$150,000
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.
This posting will close within 90 days from the Posting Date.
From: Kratos Defense