• San Diego, CA
    7 days ago

    Job Description

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    JOB SKILLS:

    Required:

    • Strong proficiency in electrical engineering fundamentals, including circuit analysis, power systems, instrumentation, and signal integrity.

    • Ability to create, interpret, and review schematics, wiring diagrams, and engineering documentation.

    • Experience planning and conducting electrical tests, analyzing data, and generating technical reports.

    • Familiarity with standard lab equipment and hands-on testing techniques.

    • Strong communication skills with the ability to collaborate across engineering, lab, and mission teams.

    • Proficiency with engineering and documentation tools such as Microsoft Office, schematic capture software, and data analysis tools.

    • Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD SECRET clearance.

    Preferred:

    • Experience supporting DoD programs, mission activities, or R&D environments.

    • Working knowledge of IPC, MIL-STD, or aerospace/defense electrical standards.

    • Experience with PCB design tools, automated test systems, or instrumentation development.

    • Background in electrical reliability, failure analysis, or test methodology development.

    EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

    • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, or a related discipline; Master's degree preferred.

    • 3+ years of relevant engineering experience in electrical design, testing, prototyping, or laboratory support (or equivalent combination of education and hands-on industry/military experience).

    Travel

    • Up to 10%

    WORK ENVIRONMENT:

    This position operates in both an engineering office environment and a hands-on electrical lab. Work includes design review, analysis, planning, and documentation as well as bench-level testing, prototype development, and interaction with mission and experiment providers. The role requires adherence to safety and ESD protocols and the ability to support fluctuating project demands in a fast-paced, mission-oriented facility.

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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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    GENERAL JOB SUMMARY:

    The Electrical Engineer provides engineering-level design, analysis, testing, and technical support for the Electrical Laboratory and the broader facility (IPIF). This role develops and reviews electrical designs, oversees test planning and execution, supports prototype development, and ensures technical rigor across engineering and mission activities. Working under the direction of the Engineering Sr. Manager and collaborating closely with multi-disciplinary engineering teams, the engineer provides both hands-on and analytical support for cables, harnesses, PCBs, electrical subsystems, instrumentation, and facility electrical needs. This position requires strong engineering fundamentals, attention to detail, and the ability to adapt quickly in a dynamic mission-driven environment.

    LOCATION:

    • Crane, IN

    ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

    PRIMARY:

    • Develop, review, and update electrical designs, schematics, wiring diagrams, and test documentation for lab and facility systems.

    • Provide engineering oversight for cable and harness builds, PCB development, and prototype electrical assemblies.

    • Plan, execute, and document component, and system-level electrical tests using oscilloscopes, DMMs, power supplies, data acquisition systems, and specialized test equipment.

    • Perform engineering analysis to support troubleshooting of electrical performance issues, failure investigations, and system-level anomalies.

    • Review build records, test data, and configuration changes for completeness, accuracy, and compliance with engineering requirements.

    • Develop or improve test procedures, quality criteria, and engineering workflows for the electrical lab.

    • Ensure adherence to safety practices, ESD controls, and engineering standards.

    SECONDARY:

    • Support development of automated test setups, custom fixtures, and instrumentation solutions.

    • Assist in requirements definition, design reviews, and risk assessments for electrical subsystems and facility electrical projects.

    • Provide technical guidance to technicians and mission teams on electrical design, assembly, and testing best practices.

    • Contribute to process improvements related to electrical design quality, test efficiency, and workflow optimization.

    • Coordinate with engineering, mission providers, and facility leadership to ensure electrical needs are met across ongoing projects.

    • Evaluate new equipment, tools, and technologies for possible integration into the electrical lab or facility.

    SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:

    May provide technical guidance to technicians and junior personnel.

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    Numbers & Facts

    LocationSan Diego, CA
    IndustryAerospace and Defense
    Company Size1,500 to 1,999 employees
    Websitehttp://www.kratosdefense.com/

    About Company

    Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. (Nasdaq:KTOS) is a specialized Technology Company providing mission critical products, solutions and services for United States National Security. Kratos' core capabilities are sophisticated engineering, manufacturing and system integration offerings for National Security platforms and programs. Kratos' areas of expertise include Command, Control, Communications, Computing, Combat and Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (C5ISR) systems, satellite communications, electronic warfare, unmanned systems, hypersonic systems, directed and high power energy systems, electromagnetic railgun, missile defense, cyber warfare, cybersecurity, information assurance, and critical infrastructure security. Kratos has primarily an engineering and technically oriented work force of approximately 3,100. Substantially all of Kratos' work is performed on a military base, in a secure facility or at a critical infrastructure location.

    Skills

    • Aerospace and Defenseunmatched
    • Analysis Skillsunmatched
    • Benchmark Testingunmatched
    • Best Practicesunmatched
    • Communication Skillsunmatched
    • Cross-Functionalunmatched
    • Data Analysisunmatched
    • Dental Insuranceunmatched
    • Detail Orientedunmatched
    • Develop Methodologiesunmatched
    • DoD Secret Clearanceunmatched
    • Documentationunmatched
    • Documentation Planunmatched
    • Electrical Designunmatched
    • Electrical Engineeringunmatched
    • Electrical Wiringunmatched
    • Electricityunmatched
    • Electronic Engineeringunmatched
    • Failure Analysisunmatched
    • Identify Issuesunmatched
    • Instrumentationunmatched
    • Laboratoryunmatched
    • Laboratory Equipmentunmatched
    • Leadershipunmatched
    • Maintain Complianceunmatched
    • Microsoft Officeunmatched
    • Military/DoD Standardsunmatched
    • Printed Circuit Board (PCB)unmatched
    • Printed Circuit Board Designunmatched
    • Procedure Developmentunmatched
    • Process Improvementunmatched
    • Prototypingunmatched
    • Quality Assurance Methodologyunmatched
    • Quality Engineeringunmatched
    • Reliability Analysisunmatched
    • Reporting Skillsunmatched
    • Requirements Managementunmatched
    • Research & Development (R&D)unmatched
    • Risk Analysisunmatched
    • Schematic Captureunmatched
    • Schematicsunmatched
    • Signal Integrityunmatched
    • Stock Purchase Plansunmatched
    • Systems Analysisunmatched
    • Team Playerunmatched
    • Technical Leadershipunmatched
    • Technical Supportunmatched
    • Test Automationunmatched
    • Test Designunmatched
    • Test Labunmatched
    • Test Plan/Scheduleunmatched
    • Testingunmatched
    • United States Department of Defense (DoD)unmatched
    • Vision Planunmatched
    • Wire Harnessunmatched

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