Product Engineer 2

Job Description

Kratos Microwave, Inc., a Kratos' company, is looking for a Product Engineer, level 2, to work onsite at their San Jose location.

Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. (NASDAQ:KTOS) develops and fields transformative, affordable technology, platforms, and systems for United

States National Security related customers, allies, and commercial enterprises.

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. We

proactively build trusted relationships with our peers, partners and customers, and take ownership for our actions—always striving to do the right thing.

Kratos offers medical, dental, vision, life, short and long term disability insurance, 401(k) savings plan, Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP), paid time off,

paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, and more.

GENERAL JOB SUMMARY:

Responsible for new product introduction and production support engineering for a specific product or group of products after transfer from design to in-house or outsourced production. Interfaces with design, process, test, reliability and manufacturing engineering to solve product issues and production problems. Develops and sustains process improvements to reduce production costs and increase yields.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Develops professional expertise, applies company policies and procedures to resolve a variety of issues.
• Determines a course of action based on guidelines and modifies processes and methods as required.
• Supports in the development of new products from prototype through production release to ensures a smooth document package handoff to operations and production teams.
• Develops, reviews, and maintains manufacturing documentation including work instructions, BOMs, and test procedures.
• Advance level experience with tune and test for Microwave Products from DC to 50GHz.
• Works on problems of moderate scope which are often varied and routine where analysis of situations or data requires a review of a variety of factors.
• Exercises judgment within defined procedures and practices to determine appropriate action.
• Applies learned techniques and contributes to analysis and investigation to solve problems.
• Normally receives little instruction on day-to-day work, general instructions on new assignments.
• Focuses on providing standard professional advice and creating initial reports/analyzes for review by experienced team professionals.
• Other duties as assigned.
  
  

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:

This position do not have supervisory responsibilities.

Experience And Skills

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the assigned duties, including computer skills.
• Maintain sensitive and confidential information as required by company and government requirements.
• Communicate and interact effectively with peers, supervisors, and public, including maintaining respect for others, and following company policies.
• Have a willingness and ability to learn and utilize company technology for company required purposes, including, for example training, reviewing, and signing policies and procedures, benefits enrollment, and changes, and more.
• Ability to read, understand, and follow instructions.
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment.
• Ability to maintain knowledge, skills, and abilities as it pertains to your job.
  
  

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Typically requires a Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 2 years of related experience; or an advanced degree without experience; or equivalent work experience.
  
  

WORK ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Office and/or manufacturing environment.
• Ability to sit and stand for long periods of time.
• Ability to perform repetitive motion (keyboarding, mouse, phones, use tools/equipment).
  
  

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS: Yes, as required.

Base Annual Sprodualary Range: $92,000.00 - $121,000.00

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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