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Kratos Defense and Security Solutions · 1 day ago

Project Systems Engineer

Colorado Springs, CO

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$120K/yr - $150K/yr

10+ years exp

Kratos Defense and Security Solutions is a leader in providing innovative solutions for national and global customers. They are seeking a Project Systems Engineer to lead the development and execution of SATCOM and RF Ground Segment projects, ensuring integration with existing networks and systems while providing oversight and technical planning.

ConsultingCyber SecurityGovernmentInformation TechnologyNational SecurityPublic SafetySatellite CommunicationSecurity

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Lead/manage the development and execution of SATCOM and RF Ground Segment development and the integration of commercial and government networks, components and infrastructures

Lead hardware/software requirements analysis

Lead the implementation of systems engineering processes and procedures in verifying system requirements are met using the approved verification method and documenting the verification results

Lead technical planning and provide oversight to system integration

Conduct oversight on design, implementation, integration of system engineering processes

Contribute to the development of new system concepts to enhance mission operations

Develop and maintain system artifacts and training documentation

Provide oversight of system developers, test, and support personnel in initiation of system updates, and documenting results and findings

Coordinate with systems engineering leads as well as other technical staff

Lead the development and maintenance of System CONOPs, TTPs and alternative courses of action

Perform technical support and risk assessment and evaluation of program management execution and technical review execution

Support the development and management of project master schedules, integrating technical milestones and key events

Perform tracking of project technical requirements, reports, and metrics

Develop and manage SATCOM Ground Segment utilization efforts and associated tasks

Coordinate with IC, SATCOM, and Space community in support of the development efforts and operational system utilization

Qualification

SATCOM/RF Ground SystemsSystems EngineeringTechnical DocumentationSignal AnalysisPythonProject ManagementTeam CollaborationCommunication SkillsProblem Solving

Required

US Citizen

Current Top-Secret clearance with SCI eligibility

Bachelor's Degree in engineering (EE, ME, AE, CS) or applied sciences (Mathematics, Physics)

Minimum ten (10) years of experience, with five (5) years in space SATCOM/RF and/or satellite ground systems

Experience in decomposition of Govt requirements to a system, subsystem, and components

Experience in the preparation of technical papers, trades, system engineering process modification throughout all phases of the project development lifecycle

Experience in organizing external and internal project stakeholders towards achieving project goals and objectives

Ability to brief, explain complex engineering concepts and designs to technical and non-technical personnel

Experience working with diverse Engineering Staff with multiple areas of expertise

Experience developing and managing Project Management products like Program Roadmaps, Integrated Master Schedules, Roles & Responsibilities Matrix, and Work Breakdown Structures

Experience in supporting DoD IC, SATCOM and Space communities in mission execution

Experience with analyzing signals and communication technologies

Experience with SATCOM architecture and data flows