Senior Project Engineer

Kratos Defense & Security Solutions Inc

Orlando, FL

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Acceptance Testing, Aerospace and Defense, Analysis Skills, Atlassian JIRA, Automation, Budgeting, Change Management, Communication Skills, Computer Skills, Construction, Corrective Action, Data Analysis, Deltek Costpoint, Dental Insurance, Distributed Interactive Simulation (DIS), Document Management, Documentation, Electricity, Engineering Management, Equipment Specification, High Level Architecture (HLA), ISO 9001, Identify Issues, Industrial Engineering, Integration Testing, Leadership, Leading Edge Technology, Maintain Compliance, Materials Analysis, Microsoft Project, Military, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Project Engineering, Project Estimates, Project Lifecycle, Project Management Certification, Project Schedule, Project/Program Management, Purchasing/Procurement, Python Programming/Scripting Language, Quality Management, Quality Metrics, Registered Nurse (RN), Regulatory Compliance, Requirements Management, Risk Management, Safety/Work Safety, Scripting (Scripting Languages), Software Testing, Staff Requirements, Stock Purchase Plans, Strategic Planning, Systems Engineering, Technical Leadership, Technical/Engineering Design, Testing, Vendor/Supplier Evaluation, Vendor/Supplier Selection, Vision Plan, VoIP (Voice over IP)
LOCATION
Orlando, FL
POSTED
30+ days ago

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  • BS degree in Computer, Electrical, Mechanical, Civil, or Industrial Engineering, or a relevant technical field rn
  • At least 5 years of job-related experience, ideally in fields related to aerospace and military training systems or similar high-tech environments rn
  • Ability to interpret and work with electrical and mechanical drawings, interface control documents, requirements specifications, and system models rn
  • Knowledge and understanding of software interface and integration requirements/standards (DIS/HLA, VOiP) rn
  • Strong computer skills and experience with standard office software. rn
  • Experience with scheduling tool (Microsoft Project) rn
  • Strong communication skills and experience with briefing senior leadership on status of program rn

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Preferred Skills/Experience

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  • Project or Engineering Management Certification (PMI, CPEM) rn
  • Experience with any combination of: AutoDesk Revit, Jira requirements management, Deltek CostPoint, rn
  • Knowledge and/or experience with relevant quality management systems (e.g., ISO 9001) rn
  • Knowledge of scripting languages (e.g., Python) for data analysis or automation rn
  • Experience in test planning and execution for complex systems rn

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#LI-Onsite

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Competitive salary based on experience and education

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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 offeringsfrom 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. Kratos engineers and deploys technology and systems that move national security forward, with the cost, speed, and reliability that make readiness certain. We are a trusted partnerdriven by doing the right thing and achieving maximum success for our customers, our partners and ourselves. Kratos has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Project Engineer. The Senior Project Engineer coordinates and manages all technical aspects of a project, ensuring success in final integration, test, and delivery.

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  • Defines and manages the overall technical scope of the project, interpreting client requirements, specifications, and applicable standards to develop comprehensive engineering execution plans and ensure alignment among various engineering disciplines rn
  • Supervise and lead assigned engineers (HW/SW/Test), design drafters, and systems engineers in all aspects of assigned scope and employee requirements rn
  • Oversees the development, review, integration, and test of all engineering deliverables, including drawings, specifications, calculations, and technical reports from various disciplines, ensuring consistency, quality, and compliance with project requirements rn
  • Coordinates and reviews engineering analyses performed by discipline engineers to ensure technical accuracy and validate design assumptions rn
  • Manages the technical aspects of procurement, including developing technical specifications for equipment and materials, evaluating vendor proposals, and ensuring selected vendors and items meet project and engineering needs rn
  • Facilitates the resolution of technical issues and challenges that arise during design, procurement, construction, installation and acceptance tests, coordinating input from various engineering disciplines and stakeholders. rn
  • Develops and manages technical scopes of work, monitors engineering progress against project schedules and budgets, identifies variances, and implements corrective actions as needed. rn
  • Provides engineering oversight and support during design, procurement, fabrication, construction, installation, and test through acceptance phases, ensuring adherence to design specifications, quality standards, and safety rn
  • Conducts or coordinates site inspections and progress reviews to monitor technical compliance, identify potential issues, and ensure work aligns with engineering designs and project objectives rn
  • Identifies and manages technical risks throughout the project lifecycle, developing mitigation strategies in collaboration with the project team rn
  • Serves as a key technical interface between the project management team, discipline engineers, clients, vendors, and other stakeholders, ensuring clear communication of technical information rn
  • Manages technical changes to the project scope, evaluating impacts, and ensuring proper evaluation, documentation, and approval 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/