Air Programs Subject Matter Expert (SME)

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• Operational Systems Knowledge and subject matter expertise specific to MH/CH-47 Helicopters commensurate with the US Army's MOS of 15U (CH-47 Chinook Crewchief / Maintainer)
• Technical Inspector Experience
• Quality Assurance Experience
• Production Control Experience
• People Leadership

Preferred Skills/Experience

• Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) license
• FAA Part 65 Aircraft Maintenance
• Government Flight and Ground Representative Certification CMA 241
• Government Contracting

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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.

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• 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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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. The Subject Matter Expert (SME) is the definitive source of knowledge, technique, or expertise in a specific subject area, such as business management, information technology, software development, process engineering, plus others. The SME functions as the organizational ambassador for their knowledge area, and applies their expertise to support an organization''s vision and strategic direction. This SME position requires in-depth extensive subject matter expertise specific to UH-60 and CH-47 Helicopters.

• The SME understands, articulates, and implements best practices related to their area of expertise on CH-47 helicopter platforms. Depending on the work environment, the subject matter expert may lead or be an active participant of a workgroup with the need for specialized knowledge.
• The SME provides guidance on how their area of capability can resolve an organizational need and actively participates in all phases of engineering, manufacturing, and test events across the program's life cycle.
• During engineering development assignments, the subject matter expert is responsible for assisting in requirements definitions and recommending a technical approach to meet those needs. He also generates design specifications as needed to support design development, which typically involves translating requirements into actionable outcomes.
• The SME oversees within a technical capacity, the development, testing, and implementation of the technical solution, and validates the final product satisfies the defined requirements. He/She reviews technical documentation, such as user guides, training manuals, and system specifications, prior to distribution to end-users, and ensures their subject area is accurately represented.
• A subject matter expert must cultivate and maintain effective working relationships with a variety of stakeholders, including end-users, program managers, engineers, and senior staff members. The nature of the position involves actively participating in multiple workgroups at one time, and disseminating information across all levels of the organization as needed.
• The subject matter expert is articulate and communicates information effectively to diverse audiences. He/She translates subject matter terminology into business terms and recommends alternatives to both senior management and Program team members. The SME also performs product demonstrations in a variety of settings, including internal meetings, training sessions, and trade shows as required

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