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Systems Engineer

Kratos Unmanned Systems
Huntsville, AL Full Time
POSTED ON 8/23/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 10/23/2025

5-D Systems, a KRATOS Company, is seeking a highly motivated candidate who will provide full lifecycle systems engineering technical contribution and leadership in support of radar and hypersonic technology programs in aerospace and defense. This position is full-time and requires the ability to successfully work in a team environment. The successful candidate must be able to develop requirements, create system design documentation, generate, utilize and maintain Cameo models. This position will interface with internal and external project team members, company leadership, and customers.

Duties include, but are not limited to:

  • Analyzing customer/stakeholder requirements, decomposing requirements, deriving requirements, and allocating requirements to system and subsystem elements
  • Developing system architectures for new and existing systems
  • Conducting trade studies and performing design research of engineering concepts and explorations to determine optimal requirements and system architecture
  • Developing system/subsystem design documentation such as interface definitions, system schematics, and system description documents
  • Developing MBSE processes, procedures, templates, and best practices
  • Developing, reviewing, and presenting Cameo models to internal and external stakeholders
  • Leading or supporting system engineering technical reviews (SRR, PDR, CDR, TRR)
  • Assisting in preparation of proposals and presentation materials
  • Performing peer reviews of fellow team members work
  • Developing and reviewing test plans and reports
  • Supporting the planning and execution of various kinds of testing including hardware-in-the-loop (HWIL), subsystem and system testing
  • Traveling to customer locations as needed (<25% anticipated)

Keyword: engineer
Required Experience:

The successful candidate has:

  • Experience developing system requirements and system design documentation
  • Experience working within the Defense and/or Aerospace industry is a must
  • Experience in radar systems and/or hypersonics is desired; experience in unmanned aircraft systems is a plus
  • Experience with MBSE and Cameo is highly desired
  • Sharp analytical abilities, excellent communication skills, and is capable of working effectively in a dynamic environment
  • Demonstrated technical leadership capabilities
  • Sense of ownership, urgency, and drive to accomplish results

Qualifications:

  • Bacheloris or Masteris degree in Aerospace, Electrical, Mechanical Engineering or related engineering discipline from an accredited engineering university
  • 5-10 years of industry experience
  • A U.S. DoD Secret Clearance or higher (or the ability to obtain such a clearance if needed)

From: Kratos Defense
Kratos is an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer EOE/Minorities/Females/Vet/Disabled.


All qualified job seekers are encouraged to apply. Kratos 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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