Principal Electrical Systems Engineer - UAVs

Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. • Oklahoma City, OK • 11h ago

Job Descriptions:

5-D Systems, a KRATOS Company, is seeking a highly motivated candidate who will provide full lifecycle systems engineering, integration and test technical contribution and leadership in support of unmanned, manned, and optionally piloted aircraft systems. The successful candidate will quickly learn and become an expert on our aircraft systems. The candidate must be able to create and update system design documentation, perform engineering analysis in a proto@type environment, and plan and conduct subsystem/aircraft testing and troubleshooting. This position will interface with internal and external project team members, company leadership, and customers.

Duties include, but are not limited to:

Developing subsystem and system-level test plans and reports

Leading and conducting various kinds of testing including hardware-in-the-loop (HWIL), Software-in-the-Loop (SWIL), avionics, subsystem and aircraft-level testing

Leading root cause corrective action (RCCA) investigations and eliminating contributors through analysis and/or hands-on testing

Working in conjunction with Software Engineering Team to develop software system requirements and test requirements

Supporting flight test planning, aircraft preparation, and test execution at government test ranges

Developing system architectures for new and existing systems

Conducting trade studies and performing design research of engineering concepts and explorations to determine optimal requirements and system architecture

Developing system/subsystem interface definitions, system schematics, and system design documentation and performing peer reviews of fellow team members' work

Participating in planning, design, testing, and deployment of moderately complex, engineered systems and software to ensure conformance with functional specifications and customer requirements

Leading or supporting system engineering technical reviews (SETR) including Test Readiness Reviews (TRR)

Traveling to customers or test site locations as needed (>25% travel may be expected at times)

Required Experience:

The successful candidate has:

Sharp analytical abilities, excellent communication skills, and is capable of working effectively in a dynamic environment

Demonstrated technical leadership capabilities

Results-oriented, sense of ownership, urgency, and drive

Experience working within the Defense and/or Aerospace industry is a must

Hands-on integration & test experience with aircraft systems and/or subsystems is a must

Demonstrated testing best practices including but not limited to managing test configurations, adhering to safety and training procedures, and organizing data collection and analysis

Qualifications:

Bachelor's or Master's degree in electrical engineering or related engineering discipline

11-20 years of industry experience

Ability to acquire and maintain a U.S. DoD Secret Clearance or higher

Keyword: Principal Electrical Systems Engineer - UAVs

Kratos Defense is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.

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