Integration and Test Engineer IV

Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc., is a leading defense technology company focused on unmanned systems, satellite communications, cyber security/warfare, microwave electronics, missile defense, training, and combat systems. Our customers include the U.S. federal government, foreign governments, commercial enterprises, and state and local government agencies. At Kratos, we prioritize affordability as a cornerstone of our technology. We leverage proven, cutting-edge methodologies and technology to minimize costs, streamline schedules, and mitigate risks, ensuring timely delivery of cost-effective solutions to market.

Kratos Unmanned Aerial Systems (KUAS), a division of Kratos Defense, is renowned for its expertise in developing, delivering, integrating, and supporting high-performance, cost-effective, jet-powered Unmanned Aerial Systems (Targets and Tactical). As a mid-tier defense contractor, we've demonstrated agility and innovation in providing aircraft to the US military and global allies and partners. Our track record of delivering top-notch jet-powered subscale targets has established us as a go-to defense contractor capable of delivering capabilities at an affordable price.

At KUAS, we prioritize innovation, collaboration, and growth. Our team collaborates to cultivate a supportive and dynamic workplace, fostering creativity and promoting professional development while honoring personal and family lives. Join our team and help shape the future of unmanned technology within the defense industry today!

Be part of the integration and test team that helps develop the latest in unmanned aerial systems. Kratos Unmanned Aerial Systems is looking for integration and test engineers to help design, develop, integrate and test our next generation unmanned tactical aircraft and target platforms. Be part of a fast-paced team, that rapidly and affordably designs, develops and demonstrates cutting edge advancements in unmanned aircraft and target drone systems.

Our team needs help in keeping up with our rapidly expanding portfolio of platforms and customers, with integration and test being a key component of our development process.

If you like to work integration and test engineering projects and provide solutions to difficult engineering problems you will find work at Kratos exciting and challenging.

• Manage effort and time within the budget and schedule provided for the task.
• Understand customer requirements and work with System Engineering to develop test documents.
• Develop integration and test procedures that are traceable to requirements.
• Prepare formal, controlled engineering documentation (i.e. test procedures, test plans etc.).
• Support design review material in support of technical interchange meetings with suppliers and external/internal customers.
• Ensure customer satisfaction in relation to projects.
• Support system integration, testing, troubleshooting, and problem resolution.
• Support flight testing, data reduction, analysis, and reporting.
• Prepare test plans, cases, procedures, and reports.
• Follow safety precautions, perform hazard analysis.
• Ensure that the work area and equipment are kept clean.
• Comply with established QMS procedures.
• Identify, document, track, mitigate/exploit and report on program risks or opportunities.
• Support transition from preliminary design to manufacturing.
• Other duties may be assigned.

• Act as the Lead Integration and Test Engineer for very complex projects as determined by Manager that affect multiple systems, involve several suppliers/teaming partners, and require frequent customer interface.
• Act as Test Director.
• Prepare formal, controlled engineering documentation (i.e. drawings, specifications, parts lists, interface control documents, test procedures, etc.).
• Prepare and present design review material in support of technical interchange meetings with suppliers and external/internal customers.
• Plan projects and execute to the plan with attention to detail.
• Provide direction and oversight, both technically and programmatically, to Integration and Test Engineers.
• Provide interface to other engineering…