What are the responsibilities and job description for the Electrical Design Engineer position at Kratos Defense and Security Solutions?
Job Description
GENERAL JOB SUMMARY:
To determine and implement electrical designs that meet cost and schedule objectives and customer requirements.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES:
Job Benefits
Kratos Defense is an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer. EOE, Minorities, Females, Vet, 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 to our nation. We also work to provide reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities.
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Disability Accessibility Accommodation
If 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. Any inquires not related to requesting an accommodation will be discarded.
Pay Transparency
The company will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.
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GENERAL JOB SUMMARY:
To determine and implement electrical designs that meet cost and schedule objectives and customer requirements.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
- Reviews customer requirements including customer specifications, Statements of Work, and interface drawings in order to ensure compliance with contract.
- Attends job kick-off meetings and participates in design reviews with customers.
- Support the preparation and update task lists and schedules.
- Works to plan schedules and budgets on assigned programs.
- Designs AC & DC electrical systems from customer specifications.
- Develop system layouts, subassembly configurations and packaging criteria.
- Prepares wiring diagrams, schematics, and wire lists.
- Provides design input to mechanical engineers and CAD design team.
- Reviews and approves drawings.
- Supports production of prototype and electrical system build.
- Interfaces with other departments to resolve questions and technical issues.
- Creates technical proposals, technical materials, procurement specifications and electrical analyses.
- Supports the Sales department in proposal development and engineering estimates.
- Reviews vendor/shop drawings, quotes, and proposals.
- Creates electrical long leads and Cost Schedule Impact Logs (CSIL’s.)
- Submits Engineering Change Proposals (ECP’s, RFW’s, etc.).
- Interfaces with customers, program management, and contracts to resolve customer issues.
- Contributes to product improvement, new product development and product standardization.
- Failure analysis with clear problem interpretation and robust solution proposals.
- Provides risk assessment and mitigation for electrical design engineering tasks.
- Support company and customer test development and validation.
- Support Electromagnetic shielding and filtering.
- Other duties may be assigned.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES:
- Ability to maintain sensitive and confidential information as required by government standards.
- Ability to interact effectively with peers and supervisors.
- Ability to interact appropriately with the public when necessary.
- Ability to adhere to workplace rules.
- Ability to obtain security clearance.
- Thorough knowledge of circuit simulation programs.
- Thorough understanding of the relationship between hardware and software for company products.
- Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts degree in Electrical Engineering or similar field.
- 2 years of professional engineering experience required.
- Office environment.
- Ability to stand and sit for long periods of time.
- Ability to perform repetitive motion (keyboarding, 10-key, phones).
- Ability to lift up to 10 pounds.
- Travel up to 10%.
Job Benefits
- 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
Kratos Defense is an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer. EOE, Minorities, Females, Vet, 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 to our nation. We also work to provide reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities.
EEO Is The Law
Disability Accessibility Accommodation
If 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. Any inquires not related to requesting an accommodation will be discarded.
Pay Transparency
The company will not discharge or in any other manner 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 Notice
For applicants in the EU and California residents, please review our privacy notice.