Model Based System Engineer

Kratos Defense & Security Solutions Inc

Colorado Springs, CO

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$125,000–$155,000 Per Year
SKILLS
Aerospace and Defense, Analysis Skills, Cloud Computing, Communication Skills, Customer/Client Research, Dental Insurance, Department of Defense Architecture Framework (DoDAF), Design Verification, Documentation Models, Enterprise Architecture, Information Technology & Information Systems, Interpersonal Skills, Leadership, Leading Edge Technology, Military Operations, Operations Planning, Radio Frequency, Registered Nurse (RN), Requirements Derivation, Requirements Management, Requirements Validation/Verification, Satellite Communications, Secret Clearance, Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI), Space Operations, Stock Purchase Plans, System Test, Systems Analysis, Systems Engineering, Test Plan/Schedule, Top Secret Clearance, Validation Testing, Virtualization, Vision Plan
LOCATION
Colorado Springs, CO
POSTED
3 days ago

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  • 7+ years engineering rn
  • BS in SE, CS, EE, ME, or other engineering equivalent rn
  • Experience in ground systems (Parabolic, Radar, Optical RF experience), system engineering, and software knowledge is a plus rn
  • Familiarity with modern IT infrastructure capabilities to include virtualization, cloud deployment and containerization (CNFs) rn
  • 5+ years developing models using No Magic''s Cameo Systems Modeler (or similar) conforming to SysML rn
  • Working knowledge of space systems, including satellite ground systems rn
  • Experience with military space operations rn
  • Sense of ownership, urgency, and drive to accomplish results rn
  • Must have Secret Clearance with ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI rn

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Preferred Skills and Experience

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  • Radar system knowledge rn
  • Demonstrated MBSE skills in modeling complex systems rn
  • Experience working within the Defense and/or Aerospace industry rn
  • Experience developing system level models, requirements, and architecture in conjunction with discipline engineering teams rn
  • Sharp analytical abilities, excellent communication skills, and capable of working effectively in a dynamic environment rn
  • Familiarity with aerospace design and verification processes to include requirements development, validation and verification for conceptual, preliminary, and detailed design rn

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#LI-Onsite

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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.

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Competitive salary based on experience and education

Salary Range: $125,000-$155,000

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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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This posting will close within 90 days from the Posting Date.

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  • Education Reimbursement

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Readiness Delivered. Kratos provides leading-edge capabilities for communication with satellites, spacecraft, missiles, and airborne platforms. From factory test to flight, from ground data networking to RF Links - commercial, intelligence, and defense users trust Kratos to solve their most difficult RF problems. For a more complete overview of our capabilities see http://www.kratosdefense.com/.

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KRATOS is seeking a highly motivated candidate who will provide model-based systems engineering technical contribution and leadership. This position is full-time and requires the ability to successfully work in a team environment. The successful candidate must be able to develop and model requirements, create system design models and documentation, utilize, and maintain existing analytical models, and develop new models.

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Excellent communications and interpersonal relationship skills are required. Will be working closely with system developers, test, and support personnel.

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Duties include, but are not limited to:

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  • Using MBSE to realize/describe/analyze complex systems in SysML using Cameo, Enterprise Architect or equivalent methodologies rn
  • Support and contribute to Kubernetes environments on prim and Cloud based rn
  • Analyzing customer/stakeholder requirements, decomposing requirements, deriving requirements, and allocating requirements to system and subsystem elements rn
  • Developing the MBSE modeling environment with emphasis on system decomposition, functions, interfaces, and performance to describe and analyze complex systems and software rn
  • Support the development of training material for MBSE stakeholders rn
  • Developing operational models using frameworks such as DoDAF, MoDAF, UPDM, UAF rn
  • Working in adherence to structured and defined development processes rn
  • Performing peer reviews of fellow team members' work rn

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About the Company

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Kratos Defense & Security Solutions Inc

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.

COMPANY SIZE
1,500 to 1,999 employees
INDUSTRY
Aerospace and Defense
WEBSITE
http://www.kratosdefense.com/