Project Systems Engineer

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• US Citizen rn
• Current Top-Secret clearance with SCI eligibility. rn
• Bachelor's Degree in engineering (EE, ME, AE, CS) or applied sciences (Mathematics, Physics) rn
• Minimum ten (10) years of experience, with five (5) years in space SATCOM/RF and/or satellite ground systems rn
• Experience in decomposition of Govt requirements to a system, subsystem, and components rn
• Experience in the preparation of technical papers, trades, system engineering process modification throughout all phases of the project development lifecycle rn
• Experience in organizing external and internal project stakeholders towards achieving project goals and objectives rn
• Ability to brief and explain complex engineering concepts and designs to technical and non-technical personnel rn
• Experience working with diverse Engineering Staff with multiple areas of expertise rn
• Experience developing and managing Project Management products like Program Roadmaps, Integrated Master Schedules, Roles & Responsibilities Matrix, and Work Breakdown Structures rn
• Experience in supporting DoD IC, SATCOM and Space communities in mission execution rn
• Experience with analyzing signals and communication technologies rn
• Experience with SATCOM architecture and data flows rn

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Preferred Skills and Experience

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• Advanced Degree in engineering (EE, ME, AE, CS) or applied science (Mathematics, Physics) rn
• Ten years experience in RF/SATCOM and/or ground systems rn
• Familiarity with military and commercial space and satellite constellations rn
• Experience with Agile Ops and integration of SATCOM/RF networks and infrastructures rn
• Familiarity with the latest commercial satellite constellations and commercial SATCOM rn
• Experience with certification of SATCOM/RF networks, infrastructures, and components rn
• Experience with Cisco scripts 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: $120,000-$150,000

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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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• 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. Kratos has an exciting opportunity for a Systems Engineer in Colorado Springs, CO, in support of a Department of Defense (DOD) customer. The DOD customer oversees innovative programs solving the nation's toughest problems. This position requires an individual with experience in technical programs and systems engineering used in developing satellite ground systems; knowledge and understanding of the DoD IC and SATCOM communities; and ability to develop and maintain technical and training documentation. This is a hands on job and will require OCONUS travel. Must be a self starter!

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Job Duties

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• Lead/manage the development and execution of SATCOM and RF Ground Segment development and the integration of commercial and government networks, components and infrastructures. rn
• Lead hardware/software requirements analysis rn
• Lead the implementation of systems engineering processes and procedures in verifying system requirements are met using the approved verification method and documenting the verification results rn
• Lead technical planning and provide oversight to system integration rn
• Conduct oversight on design, implementation, and integration of system engineering processes rn
• Contribute to the development of new system concepts to enhance mission operations rn
• Develop and maintain system artifacts and training documentation rn
• Provide oversight of system developers, test, and support personnel in initiation of system updates, and documenting results and findings rn
• Coordinate with systems engineering leads as well as other technical staff. rn
• Lead the development and maintenance of System CONOPs, TTPs and alternative courses of action. rn
• Perform technical support and risk assessment and evaluation of program management execution and technical review execution rn
• Support the development and management of project master schedules, integrating technical milestones and key events rn
• Perform tracking of project technical requirements, reports, and metrics rn
• Develop and manage SATCOM Ground Segment utilization efforts and associated tasks rn
• Coordinate with IC, SATCOM, and Space community in support of the development efforts and operational system utilization rn

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