Systems Integration Engineer

Systems Integration & Cross-subcontractor Testing Proven strong project/program management skills, with sufficient technical acumen in software-intensive systems integration, verification and validation (V&V), ensuring software and systems integration between the various products (including crypto), systems, and subcontractors effectively integrate. Collaborates with software development, systems engineering, test, and operations teams to perform technical analysis, evaluations, and design trade studies; identify and implement process improvements; troubleshoot and resolve build errors; and ensure software releases meet operational requirements and deployment objectives.

Ready for Whats Next?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 is seeking a System Integration Engineer to provide Integration support of a critical, high profile Satellite Ground Resource Management architecture integration effort. The System Integration Engineer will support transition, integration, and execution of a complex, multi-orbit Satellite Ground Resource Management System from its current contract owners. This program will have elements of sustainment, modification, discrepancy resolution, system enhancement, and new development for future system utilization.

The System Integration Engineer is responsible for testing, installing, and integrating software releases into existing operational systems while ensuring successful deployment with minimal operational impact. Develops, maintains, and executes detailed software installation plans that incorporate lessons learned from previous deployment cycles. Coordinates with government customers to assess, quantify, and mitigate system risks; facilitates coordination meetings; and develops, evaluates, and presents solutions to resolve technical and operational issues. Leads installation activities from planning through execution and closeout, working with project teams to establish realistic build schedules and ensuring milestones are achieved. Upon completion of each installation cycle, conducts closeout activities, captures lessons learned, briefs government customers on results, and ensures findings are incorporated into future development, deployment, and planning efforts. Maintains configuration management of system tools within appropriate source control environments and supports developers in managing software package registries, build processes, and software delivery. Collaborates with software development, systems engineering, test, and operations teams to perform technical analysis, evaluations, and design trade studies; identify and implement process improvements; troubleshoot and resolve build errors; and ensure software releases meet operational requirements and deployment objectives.

Keyword: Satellite Ground Resource Management, Linux, Oracle, certifications (Network +, Sec + w/CE) Windows, VMWare, Cloud (AWS/Azure)
Required Experience:

• 8+ years systems integration experience
• Experience in administration across multiple disciplines (Linux, Windows, Cloud (AWS/Azure)
• Satellite Ground Segment Architecture Experience in the deployment, and/or modernization of Satellite Ground Resource Management (GRM) systems
• Familiarity with modern IT infrastructure capabilities to include virtualization, cloud deployment, and containerization such as Kubernetes (K8S) and Docker. Should be able to deploy into a cloud or bare metal server environments.
• Multi-Orbit/Multi-Mission Integrations Demonstrated experience in the design, development, and deployment of scalable GRM architectures supporting multi-mission or multi-constellation architectures
• Systems Integration & Cross-subcontractor Testing Proven strong project/program management skills, with sufficient technical acumen in software-intensive systems integration, verification and validation (V&V), ensuring software and systems integration between the various products (including crypto), systems, and subcontractors effectively integrate.
• Briefings & Presentations Skilled in developing and presenting effective briefings for customers.
• Self-motivated and comfortable with supporting multiple groups of developers, engineers, and testers
• Articulate technical concepts orally and in written forms both internally to the team as well as externally to the customer and users
• Have and able to maintain a TS/SCI with an Intelligence Community Polygraph

Preferred Skills/Experience

• SAFe execution experience and/or Certification
• Experience with satellite Command & Control (C2) and/or Telemetry, Tracking, & Control (TT&C)
• Experienced with GRMs supporting various orbits (LEO, MEO, GEO, )
• Experienced in Agile/Dev/Sec/Ops methodologies
• Satellite Ground Operations experience
• Secure Cloud implementation of Satellite GRM or similar
• Ground Entry Point connection/function/integration to GRM system
• Knowledge of various C2 software/solutions
• Knowledge of various GRM solutions
• Experience with Atlassian Tools (Jira, Bitbucket, Confluence), Gitlab, and Artifactory

DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification (e.g., Security+) or higher

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Competitive salary based on experience and education

Salary Range: $120,000-$150,000

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.

Position is contingent upon successful contract award.

From: Kratos Defense