Model Based System Engineer

Job Description

Readiness Delivered. Kratos provides leading-edge capabilities for communication with satellites, spacecraft, missiles, and airborne platforms. From factory test to flight, from ground data networking to RF Links – commercial, intelligence, and defense users trust Kratos to solve their most difficult RF problems. For a more complete overview of our capabilities see http://www.kratosdefense.com/.

KRATOS is seeking a highly motivated candidate who will provide model-based systems engineering technical contribution and leadership. This position is full-time and requires the ability to successfully work in a team environment. The successful candidate must be able to develop and model requirements, create system design models and documentation, utilize, and maintain existing analytical models, and develop new models.

Excellent communications and interpersonal relationship skills are required. Will be working closely with system developers, test, and support personnel.

Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Using MBSE to realize/describe/analyze complex systems in SysML using Cameo, Enterprise Architect or equivalent methodologies
• Support and contribute to Kubernetes environments on prim and Cloud based
• Analyzing customer/stakeholder requirements, decomposing requirements, deriving requirements, and allocating requirements to system and subsystem elements
• Developing the MBSE modeling environment with emphasis on system decomposition, functions, interfaces, and performance to describe and analyze complex systems and software
• Support the development of training material for MBSE stakeholders
• Developing operational models using frameworks such as DoDAF, MoDAF, UPDM, UAF
• Working in adherence to structured and defined development processes
• Performing peer reviews of fellow team members’ work
  
  

Experience And Skills

• 7 years engineering
• BS in SE, CS, EE, ME, or other engineering equivalent
• Experience in ground systems (Parabolic, Radar, Optical RF experience), system engineering, and software knowledge is a plus
• Familiarity with modern IT infrastructure capabilities to include virtualization, cloud deployment and containerization (CNFs)
• 5 years developing models using No Magic's Cameo Systems Modeler (or similar) conforming to SysML
• Working knowledge of space systems, including satellite ground systems
• Experience with military space operations
• Sense of ownership, urgency, and drive to accomplish results
• Must have Secret Clearance with ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI
  
  

Preferred Skills And Experience

• Radar system knowledge
• Demonstrated MBSE skills in modeling complex systems
• Experience working within the Defense and/or Aerospace industry
• Experience developing system level models, requirements, and architecture in conjunction with discipline engineering teams
• Sharp analytical abilities, excellent communication skills, and capable of working effectively in a dynamic environment
• Familiarity with aerospace design and verification processes to include requirements development, validation and verification for conceptual, preliminary, and detailed design
  
  

The grade-based pay range for this job is listed below. Individual salaries within that range are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education, experience, knowledge, and skills.

Competitive salary based on experience and education

Salary Range: $125,000-$155,000

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 offerings—from 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.

This posting will close within 90 days from the Posting Date.

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.

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