Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. is a leading defense technology company focused on unmanned systems, satellite communications, cyber security/warfare, microwave electronics, missile defense, training, and combat systems. Our customers include the U.S. federal government, foreign governments, commercial enterprises, and state and local government agencies.Kratos Unmanned Aerial Systems (KUAS) specializes in developing, delivering, integrating, and supporting high-performance, cost‑effective jet‑powered UAVs for the U.S. military and allies.GENERAL JOB SUMMARYWorks RF Electrical/Electronics design and development projects and provides solutions to difficult engineering problems.ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONSManages effort and time within the budget and schedule provided for the task.Understands customer requirements and prepares designs in accordance with customer and derived requirements.Prepares formal, controlled engineering documentation (drawings, specifications, parts lists, interface control documents, test procedures, etc.).Prepares and presents design review material in support of technical interchange meetings with suppliers and external/internal customers.Ensures customer satisfaction in relation to projects.Supports system testing, troubleshooting, and problem resolution.Supports flight testing, data reduction, analysis, and reporting.Prepares test plans and reports.Follows safety precautions.Ensures that the work area and equipment are kept clean.Complies with established QMS procedures.Other duties may be assigned.Specific Skills for this PositionAntenna design/analysisVSWRGround planes designRadome designCo‑site analysisRequirements analysisAerospace familiarityDoD program experienceWire harness designElectrical loads analysisTransmitter and receiver designCoax cable designLink BudgetsRF Electrical/Electronics Engineer IIIActs as Lead Electrical/Electronics Engineer per procedure for very complex projects affecting multiple systems.Acts as Test Director for electrical/electronics sub‑assemblies and assemblies when necessary.Prepares and presents design review and technical interchange material to customers.Reports progress in meeting customer requirements periodically.Mentors Level I–II Electrical/Electronics Engineers.Provides direction and oversight, both technically and programmatically, to Electrical/Electronics Engineers.Provides interface to other engineering design and development disciplines ensuring requirements are addressed during system integration.Monitors and reports on customer satisfaction in relation to projects.Supports business development efforts, including quotes, proposals, and sales efforts.RF Electrical/Electronics Engineer IVActs as Lead Electrical/Electronics Engineer for very complex projects affecting multiple systems.Acts as Test Director when necessary.Prepares and presents design review material for technical interchange meetings with suppliers and internal/external customers.Plans projects and executes to the plan with attention to detail.Provides direction and oversight, both technically and programmatically, to Electrical/Electronics Engineers.Provides interface to other engineering design and development disciplines ensuring requirements are addressed during system integration.Manages the engineering team's effort and time within the budget and schedule.Reports project status periodically (actual budget/schedule vs. proposed budget/schedule).Reports progress in meeting customer requirements periodically.Mentors Level I–III Electrical/Electronics Engineers.SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITYNoneCOMPENSATION$110,000 - $145,000Experience And SkillsRequiredMaintain sensitive and confidential information as required by government standards.Interact effectively with peers and supervisors.Interact appropriately with the public when necessary.Adhere to workplace rules.Communicate professionally in writing or verbally with all levels of personnel.Demonstrate passion for customer satisfaction.Travel as necessary to perform job duties.PreferredN/AEDUCATION AND EXPERIENCEElectrical/Electronics Engineer IIIBS degree in Engineering (BS in Engineering Technology does not fulfill requirement).6+ years related experience in a related engineering discipline.Electrical/Electronics Engineer IVBS degree in Engineering (BS in Engineering Technology does not fulfill requirement).11+ years related experience in a related engineering discipline.PreferredElectrical/Electronics Engineer III3+ years lead engineer experience in the aerospace industry.Electrical/Electronics Engineer IV6+ years lead engineer experience in the aerospace industry.WORK ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTSOffice and/or manufacturing environment.Stand and sit for long periods.Perform repetitive motion (keyboarding, 10‑key, phones).Frequent outside contact with customers and suppliers.May work extended hours or weekends.May handle hazardous materials and wastes.May be required to lift up to 50 pounds per KUAS General Safety Training guidelines.TRAVEL REQUIREMENTSMay travel to support new business development and customer maintenance and to other KUAS locations.Job BenefitsMedical, Dental & Vision Insurance CoverageLife/ADD & Short/Long Term Disability Insurance401(k) Savings PlanEmployee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)Paid Time-Off (PTO)HolidaysEducation ReimbursementEqual Employment OpportunityKratos Defense is an Equal Opportunity, affirmative action employer. EOE: Minorities, Females, Veterans, Disabled, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, or any other protected class. All qualified job seekers are encouraged to apply. Kratos Defense is committed to America's veterans by providing opportunities for them to continue contributing after service. We also work to provide reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities.Disability Accessibility AccommodationIf you require an accommodation to navigate or apply to our careers site, please send your request to HRAccessibility@kratosdefense.com or call 858‑964‑2916. Requests unrelated to accommodations will be discarded.Pay TransparencyThe company will not discharge or otherwise discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.Job Applicant Privacy NoticeFor applicants in the EU and California residents, please review our privacy notice.#J-18808-Ljbffr
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.