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Kratos Defense and Security Solutions · 8 hours ago

Nondestructive Solutions Lead Engineer

Kratos Defense and Security Solutions is seeking a Nondestructive Solutions Lead Engineer to join their Nondestructive Solutions Development department. The role involves executing nondestructive engineering solutions, developing new test equipment, and collaborating with a multi-disciplinary team to meet customer requirements.

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Responsibilities

Collaborate and support a multi-disciplinary team (mechanical, electrical, software engineering) to efficiently execute solutions to meet customer requirements
Perform application development activities using advanced ultrasonic spectroscopy methods
Apply engineering concepts, theories, and practices in creative and innovative ways
Maintain knowledge and awareness of nondestructive evaluation discipline through engineering literature and state of technology in the field
Use engineering principles and judgment to identify strengths and weaknesses of varying nondestructive methods for specific applications
Analyze and interpret signals and waveforms
Design, develop, and implement advanced analysis algorithms for human-assisted interpretation of nondestructive inspection methods
Communicate effectively with internal and external customers, verbal and written
Reduce test data and extract relevant information to customers
Prepare presentations, proposals, reports and specifications
Communicate effectively and appropriately nondestructive concepts to associates with varying levels of technical understanding (novice, experienced, advanced)
Support marketing and project development activities
Perform other duties as required by supervisor

Qualification

Nondestructive evaluationUltrasonic spectroscopyTechnical leadershipProgramming PythonProgramming MATLABProgramming LabViewData analysisPlanningCommunicationProblem solvingAttention to detailIntegrity

Required

US Citizenship required
Must be able to obtain/maintain security clearance at a level equivalent to Department of Defense (DOD) SECRET
BS Degree in Engineering or related field
Three to five years of experience in nondestructive evaluation of materials
Strong aptitude in logic and math in addition to having the ability to troubleshoot and problem solve
Demonstrated technical leadership abilities
Demonstrated ability to learn quickly in a dynamic, highly technical environment

Preferred

MS degree in Engineering or related field
Five+ years of experience in nondestructive methods with heavy emphasis on solutions involving multiple disciplines
Experience in programming (Python, MATLAB, LabView or other)
Experience in nondestructive evaluation of composite materials
Experience with nondestructive evaluation of a wide range of materials: carbon composites, multi-material structures, bonded structures and metallics

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

Company

Kratos Defense and Security Solutions

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Kratos Defense & Security Solutions provides mission critical engineering, IT services, and war fighter solutions.

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$943.8M
Key Investors
United States Air Force
2025-06-25Post Ipo Equity· $556M
2025-04-17Grant· $30M
2024-02-22Post Ipo Equity· $288M

Leadership Team

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Eric DeMarco
President and CEO
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Michael Smith
VP & GM
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