Hardware Engineer

Kratos Defense & Security Solutions Inc

San Diego, CA

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Broadcasting, Business Analysis, Communication Skills, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Servers, Computer Skills, Computer Systems, Configuration Management, Contract Requirements, Cryptography, Customer Relations, Customer Support/Service, Dental Insurance, Diversity, Documentation Plan, FTP (File Transfer Protocol), Hardware Administration, Hardware Configuration Management, Hardware Installation, IP (Internet Protocol), IP (Internet Protocol) Routing, Identify Issues, Information Architecture, Information Technology & Information Systems, Internet Protocols, Internet Security, Keyboards, Laboratory, Laboratory Testing, Leadership, Linux Media Players, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Visio, Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Windows Operating System, Microsoft Windows Server, Microsoft Windows System Administration, Microsoft Word, Modems, Multicast, Network Administration/Management, Network Integration, Network Performance/Analysis, Network Protocols, Network Support, Network Systems, Organizational Skills, Plan Meetings, Printed Circuit Board (PCB), Printers, Problem Solving Skills, Protocol Analysis, Red Hat Linux Operating System, Registered Nurse (RN), Regression Testing, Secret Clearance, Software Engineering, Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), Stock Purchase Plans, System Integration (SI), System Operations, Systems Administration/Management, Systems Engineering, TCP (Transmission Control Protocol), Technical Support, Technical Writing, Television Set-Top Boxes, Test Plan/Schedule, Testing, United States Navy (USN), VMWare, Vision Plan, Willing to Travel, Wireshark (Ethereal), Writing Skills
LOCATION
San Diego, CA
POSTED
9 days ago

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Required Experience:

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  • Minimum of one year of experience with lab testing to include but not limited to Confidence and include Regression Testing rn
  • Experience with the administration and operation of hardware and software to include: Redhat operating systems, VMware computer platforms, Windows Server operating systems, Amino Set Top Boxes (STB), ViaSAT crypto rn
  • Experience with the administration and operation of Windows operating systems, Wireshark, VLC player, Solarwinds, Crystal Computer, Germain Computer, Alcatel Switch, and Crystal switch as they relate to Global Broadcast Service (GBS) rn
  • Experience with supporting internet protocol network and routing configuration on GBS related hardware and software, to include broadcast, multicast, transmission control protocols, and file transfer protocols rn
  • Good writing skills and experience with development and updates of test plans, procedures, reports, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and user guides rn

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Basic Qualifications:

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  • U.S Citizen with Minimum SECRET Clearance rn
  • Bachelor of Science or higher from an accredited college in an applicable discipline such as Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, or Computer Engineering rn
  • Knowledge of various types of hardware (computer chips, circuit boards, computer systems, etc.) rn
  • Hardware installation rn
  • Problem solving skills rn
  • Experience leading the design, installation, maintenance, and management of complex network systems rn
  • Experience in broad and diverse background in business analysis, applications/systems engineering, and information operations and architectures. rn
  • Must have excellent problem-solving skills rn
  • Must be organized and self-motivated rn
  • Must possess strong communication skills rn
  • Must thrive in fast-paced environment rn
  • Intermediate knowledge and experience with MS Office suite, specifically MS Word, PowerPoint, Visio, and Excel. Project a plus rn

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Preferred Qualifications:

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  • GBS hardware and software rn
  • Demonstrate experience with GBS fielding and sustainment support. Demonstrate experience with Test and Evaluation (T&E) with GBS and Split Internet Protocol systems rn
  • Demonstrate experience performing T&E of software on Windows 10, Windows 7, and RedHat Enterprise Linux systems or show certifications in related technology rn
  • Demonstrate relatable experience working in computer lab environments rn
  • Demonstrate experience working with Shipboard Networks such as Consolidated Afloat Network and Enterprise Services (CANES) and Integrated Shipboard Network System (ISNS) rn
  • Demonstrate experience with test and evaluation of internet networking protocols to include but not limited to multicast, unicast, and broadcast data rn
  • Demonstrate technical writing experience rn
  • Experience providing test engineering support rn
  • Desired 2 years of experience testing software at system integration level rn

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  • Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance Coverage
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  • 401(k) Savings Plan
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
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  • Holidays
  • Education Reimbursement

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Primary Responsibilities:

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  • Research, design, develop, test, and oversee the installation of hardware and supervise its manufacture and installation rn
  • Prepare engineering plans rn
  • Support contractual obligations rn
  • Identify various hardware problems and assist in the resolution rn
  • Willingness to travel, as required rn
  • Support Engineering and other meetings, as required rn
  • Meeting coordination, preparation, and participation activities to include development of briefings, agendas, and minutes, preparation and distribution of meeting invites, and other relevant material 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/