Project Engineer

Job Description

Kratos Space is a leader in assured aerospace communication solutions and services. We are cutting-edge innovators and creative problem solvers working collaboratively to solve our customers’ toughest challenges. Kratos is valued for our ability to design and deliver leading edge, resilient solutions for aerospace communication, control, awareness and mission success across a continuum of offerings—from commercial to tailored custom solutions and integrated programs. We bring both the capability and confidence that our customers value and depend on.

At Kratos, we encourage an entrepreneurial spirit balanced with fiscal and operational discipline. We work hard, we solve hard problems, and we look out for and take care of our customers, each other and our families. Protecting and enabling our customer’s communication systems through innovative aerospace solutions is what motivates us.

We look forward to working with open, honest, caring and passionate individuals that want to bring their diverse backgrounds, perspectives and skills to help us continue to build a great company.

We have an exciting new opportunity for a Project Engineer. The successful candidate will work with the design team and be the authority for assigned projects. The Project Engineer supports the development and maintenance of the technical plan from project kick-off through closure of the contract. Responsible for tracking execution of technical scope as defined by the design authority, with a focus of maintaining cost and schedule goals. Facilitates coordination of cross-functional engineering teams for internal engineering activities.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Supports program management and design team with development of program planning strategies, technical cost estimates, risk management, logistics management, preparation of data, status updates and preparation of presentations for internal/external customer reviews.

• Leads a cross functional design team to develop a design and system architecture to meet the customer requirements for high technology hardware and software for satellite, telecommunications, and space related products.

• Provides Inputs for estimates to complete, reviews schedules, and coordinates with integrated product team (IPT) leads and program management office, as applicable.

• Deciphers technical contractual requirements and allocates them to the appropriate engineering teams.

• Manages and addresses the technical Supplier Data Requirements List (SDRL) and Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL) items and other applicable contract deliverables.

• Manages planning and work packages: initiate, create, authorize, review, distribute, status work package.

• Assesses project technical risks and provides mitigation plans.

• Coordinates the review, presentation and release of design documentation to support requirements compliance, including Technical Interchange Meetings, Preliminary and Critical Design Reviews.

• Coordinates with the Program Manager (PM), design team and functional management to communicate program impediments or issues / delays in completing tasks.

• Manages requirement traceability through verification, using tools such as a Requirements Verification Matrix.

Experience and Skills

Required Experience

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

• Basic project management and engineering skills including resource estimates for engineering effort requirements (hours) and timing (schedule)

• Working knowledge with MS Office products, including MS Project for schedule development and review

• Demonstrated leadership and vision in managing tasks and resources for multiple projects

• Strong understanding and experience with engineering fundamentals, best practices, development and design tools

• Experienced in “Open Space” software development and products

• Experienced and knowledgeable with DoD, satellite, and telecommunication type programs

• Knowledgeable in best industry practices, standards, tools, and technologies

• Good communication and relationship skills with program leadership, engineering leadership, customers and engineering team members

• Ability to maintain sensitive and confidential information as required by government standards

• Ability to interact effectively with peers and supervisors, maintaining a professional demeanor

• Software and product development techniques, Agile, SCRUM, plus Water-fall approaches

• Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance

Additional Desirable Skills:

• Engineering management experience in the aerospace or aviation industry

• Demonstrated leadership and vision in managing tasks and resources for multiple projects and / or elements on a complex program

• Demonstrated ability to work cross-functionally to meet department and company goals and requirements for assigned project(s)

• Knowledge of compliance elements for ISO, EVMS and Export regulations

• Basics of finance, accounting and earned value management practices and procedures, tracking effort spent versus projected effort to accomplish tasks

• Ability to travel

• Familiarity with the following Kratos’ products, vFEP/qFEP, vGTW, qCMD, qMR, qDRA, DDX, and SpecNet

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree in an applicable engineering, technical, or science discipline
• Minimum 8 years relevant experience with Engineering, Systems, Integration, Test, Software, and / or Engineering Project Leadership, preferably within the aerospace or aviation industries, or minimum 5 years with Master’s degree

U.S. Citizenship and the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Security Clearance is required.

Kratos offers challenging work, an excellent environment, & great benefits! Kratos is an affirmative action / equal opportunity employer that recognizes the importance of diversity. We are committed to maintaining an inclusive environment and strongly encourage minorities, females, veterans and individuals with disabilities to apply.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. Please, no phone calls, agencies or recruiters.