Kratos Defense and Security Solutions · 1 day ago
Systems Engineering Supervisor
Dallastown, PA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expKratos Defense and Security Solutions is seeking a Systems Engineering Supervisor to provide strategic guidance and oversight to the Systems Engineering Team. The role involves managing departmental activities, overseeing project execution, and ensuring design compliance while supporting team development and innovation.
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Responsibilities
Plan and manage the activities of the Systems Engineering Department, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and engineering strategy
Oversee the planning and execution of both new and existing projects assigned to the Systems Engineering Department
Ensure adequate personnel and resources are available to fulfill contractually required efforts, including those supported by the Mechanical Design Engineering Department
Contribute to the creation and refinement of departmental policies and procedures to improve efficiency and compliance
Collaborate with Program Managers and Operations to meet engineering schedules and budgets for assigned programs
Provide direction, guidance, training, and coaching to engineering personnel to ensure the department can support current and future program requirements
Support initiatives that drive quality, productivity, standardization, and innovation in new product design
Guide, develop, and train Systems Engineers to meet the strategic goals of the engineering department
Review and generate engineering drawings with design approval authority
Provide Basis of Estimate (BOE) and schedule inputs for current and future projects
Ensure overall design compliance for all jobs assigned to the Systems Engineering Department
Qualification
Required
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
Bachelors of Science in a technical field or equivalent experience required
At least 5 years of related experience in Engineering, Program Management, Technical Sales, and Engineering Management
Solid understanding of Electrical Engineering fundamentals and electrical subsystems
Solid understanding of Mechanical Engineering fundamentals, Mechanical design and Manufacturing Processes
AutoCAD, 3D modeling and electrical wiring software experience
Ability to develop and present formal presentations
Ability to lead engineering teams
Ability to manage conflict
Ability to plan and organize projects
Ability to develop others
Ability to clearly communicate with others both verbally and in writing
Ability to travel up to 20%
Preferred
Master's degree in a technical field preferred (i.e. PE, PMP, INCOSE Certification)
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
Kratos Defense & Security Solutions provides mission critical engineering, IT services, and war fighter solutions.
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2020 (1)
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$943.8MKey Investors
United States Air Force
2025-06-25Post Ipo Equity· $556M
2025-04-17Grant· $30M
2024-02-22Post Ipo Equity· $288M
Leadership Team
Eric DeMarco
President and CEO
Michael Smith
VP & GM
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