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Hardware Engineer
Accepting applicationsKratos Defense and Security Solutions · Colorado Springs, CO
Full-Time Associate RFaiatespi
Posted
4d ago
Category
Test
Experience
Associate
Country
United States
Job Description
Readiness Delivered. Kratos provides leading-edge capabilities for communication with satellites, spacecraft, missiles, and airborne platforms. From factory test to flight, from ground data networking to RF Links – commercial, intelligence, and defense users trust Kratos to solve their most difficult RF problems. For a more complete overview of our capabilities see http://www.kratosdefense.com/. 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 nation and global customers through innovative aerospace solutions is what motivates us. We continually build trusted relationships with our peers, our partners and customers, and we take ownership for our actions—always striving to do the right thing.
KRATOS is seeking a highly motivated candidate who will provide hardware engineering support for multiple programs in Colorado Springs, CO. The candidate will support design, procurement, tracking, installation, and maintenance across the Kratos Federal Space teams. This position is full-time and requires the ability to successfully work in a team environment. The successful candidate must be able to produce and maintain a HBOM based on requirements. Create system design drawings, & provide electrical and thermal analysis. Excellent communications and interpersonal relationship skills are required. Will be working closely with system developers, engineers, test, and support personnel.
Duties include, but are not limited to:
Supporting the System Engineering team to ensure all engineering contractual requirements and deliverables are met.
Participate in CDRLs generation and deliveries based on customer prescribed schedule
Requirements analysis to support the hardware and software required
Support and generate Hardware Bill of Materials (HBOM)
System design and architecture
System documentation updates
Work closely with system developers, engineers, & test
Provide technical advice on architecture and potential solutions
Attend and support highly technical engineering team meetings
Travel as necessary to attend installations at customer locations
Experience And Skills
2 - 5 Years hardware engineering
BS in SE, CS, EE, ME, or other engineering equivalent
Familiarity with modern IT infrastructure capabilities to include virtualization, cloud deployment and containerization (CNFs)
Working knowledge of Operational systems and GEPs
Experience generating system drawings and documentation
Sense of ownership, urgency, and drive to accomplish results
Must current have a Secret clearance with the ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI
Preferred Skills And Experience
Experience with AutoCAD/Visio
Experience with cables build and installation of CAT5e, CAT6, fiber optic and RS530 cables
System hardware installation/configuration
System hardware troubleshooting
Security+ or better certification
The grade-based pay range for this job is listed below. Individual salaries within that range are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education, experience, knowledge, and skills.
Competitive salary based on experience and education
Salary Range: $115,000-$125,000
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. Customers trust us to stay relevant and know we are in it for the long-haul. We bring both the capability and confidence that our customers value and depend on. And we always deliver.
This posting will close within 90 days from the Posting Date.
Job 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
Kratos Defense is an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer. EOE, Minorities, Females, Vet, Disabled, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity or any other protected class. All qualified job seekers are encouraged to apply. Kratos Defense 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.
EEO Is The Law
Disability Accessibility Accommodation
If you require an accommodation to navigate or apply to our careers site, please send your request to HRAccessibility@kratosdefense.com or call 858-964-2916. Any inquires not related to requesting an accommodation will be discarded.
Pay Transparency
The company will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.
Job Applicant Privacy Notice
For applicants in the EU and California residents, please review our privacy notice.
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Readiness Delivered. Kratos provides leading-edge capabilities for communication with satellites, spacecraft, missiles, and airborne platforms. From factory test to flight, from ground data networking to RF Links – commercial, intelligence, and defense users trust Kratos to solve their most difficult RF problems. For a more complete overview of our capabilities see http://www.kratosdefense.com/. 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 nation and global customers through innovative aerospace solutions is what motivates us. We continually build trusted relationships with our peers, our partners and customers, and we take ownership for our actions—always striving to do the right thing.
KRATOS is seeking a highly motivated candidate who will provide hardware engineering support for multiple programs in Colorado Springs, CO. The candidate will support design, procurement, tracking, installation, and maintenance across the Kratos Federal Space teams. This position is full-time and requires the ability to successfully work in a team environment. The successful candidate must be able to produce and maintain a HBOM based on requirements. Create system design drawings, & provide electrical and thermal analysis. Excellent communications and interpersonal relationship skills are required. Will be working closely with system developers, engineers, test, and support personnel.
Duties include, but are not limited to:
Supporting the System Engineering team to ensure all engineering contractual requirements and deliverables are met.
Participate in CDRLs generation and deliveries based on customer prescribed schedule
Requirements analysis to support the hardware and software required
Support and generate Hardware Bill of Materials (HBOM)
System design and architecture
System documentation updates
Work closely with system developers, engineers, & test
Provide technical advice on architecture and potential solutions
Attend and support highly technical engineering team meetings
Travel as necessary to attend installations at customer locations
Experience And Skills
2 - 5 Years hardware engineering
BS in SE, CS, EE, ME, or other engineering equivalent
Familiarity with modern IT infrastructure capabilities to include virtualization, cloud deployment and containerization (CNFs)
Working knowledge of Operational systems and GEPs
Experience generating system drawings and documentation
Sense of ownership, urgency, and drive to accomplish results
Must current have a Secret clearance with the ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI
Preferred Skills And Experience
Experience with AutoCAD/Visio
Experience with cables build and installation of CAT5e, CAT6, fiber optic and RS530 cables
System hardware installation/configuration
System hardware troubleshooting
Security+ or better certification
The grade-based pay range for this job is listed below. Individual salaries within that range are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education, experience, knowledge, and skills.
Competitive salary based on experience and education
Salary Range: $115,000-$125,000
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. Customers trust us to stay relevant and know we are in it for the long-haul. We bring both the capability and confidence that our customers value and depend on. And we always deliver.
This posting will close within 90 days from the Posting Date.
Job 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
Kratos Defense is an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer. EOE, Minorities, Females, Vet, Disabled, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity or any other protected class. All qualified job seekers are encouraged to apply. Kratos Defense 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.
EEO Is The Law
Disability Accessibility Accommodation
If you require an accommodation to navigate or apply to our careers site, please send your request to HRAccessibility@kratosdefense.com or call 858-964-2916. Any inquires not related to requesting an accommodation will be discarded.
Pay Transparency
The company will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.
Job Applicant Privacy Notice
For applicants in the EU and California residents, please review our privacy notice.
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