Model System Engineer

Job Description

Readiness Delivered. Kratos Defense & Security Solutions develops and fields transformative, affordable technology, platforms, and systems for United States National Security related customers, allies, and commercial enterprises. We proactively build trusted relationships with our peers, partners and customers, and take ownership for our actions—always striving to do the right thing. Kratos is seeking a highly motivated candidate who will provide model-based systems engineering technical contribution and leadership.

This position is full-time and requires the ability to successfully work in a team environment. The successful candidate must be able to develop and model requirements, create system design models and documentation, utilize, and maintain existing analytical models, and develop new models. Excellent communications and interpersonal relationship skills are required. Will be working closely with system developers, test, and support personnel.

• Using MBSE to realize/describe/analyze complex systems in SysML using Cameo, Enterprise Architect or equivalent methodologies
• Developing SysML models with emphasis on system decomposition, functions, interfaces, and performance to describe and analyze complex systems and software
• Analyzing customer/stakeholder requirements, decomposing requirements, deriving requirements, and allocating requirements to system and subsystem elements
• Developing the MBSE modeling environment
• Support the development of training material for MBSE stakeholders
• Developing operational models using frameworks such as DoDAF, MoDAF, UPDM, UAF
• Working in adherence to structured and defined development processes
• Performing peer reviews of fellow team members’ work

• 5+ years 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)
• 3+ years with SysML
• 3+ years developing models using No Magic's Cameo Systems Modeler (or similar) conforming to SysML
• Working knowledge of space systems, including satellite ground systems
• Experience with military space operations
• Sense of ownership, urgency, and drive to accomplish results
• Must have Secret Clearance with ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI

• Demonstrated MBSE skills in modeling complex systems
• Experience working within the Defense and/or Aerospace industry
• Experience in ground systems, system engineering, or software is a plus
• Experience developing system level models, requirements, and architecture in conjunction with discipline engineering teams
• Sharp analytical abilities, excellent communication skills, and capable of working effectively in a dynamic environment
• Familiarity with aerospace design and verification processes to include requirements development, validation and verification for conceptual, preliminary, and detailed design

Competitive salary based on experience and education

Salary Range: $115,000-$145,000

This posting will close within 90 days from the Posting Date.

• 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 Affinity 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.

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