Kratos Defense and Security Solutions
Systems Engineer
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Important information
Contract type:
Permanent
Location:
Sacramento, CA, USA
Work mode:
Onsite
Published on:
22 August 2026
What they need
5-D Systems, a KRATOS Company, is seeking a highly motivated candidate who will provide full lifecycle systems engineering technical contribution and leadership in support of unmanned aircraft programs. This position is full-time and requires the ability to successfully work in a team environment. The successful candidate will understand and have experience applying the full systems engineering lifecycle, and must be able to develop requirements, create system design documentation, generate, utilize and maintain Cameo models. This position will interface with internal and external project team members, company leadership, and customers.
Duties include, but are not limited to:- Analyzing customer/stakeholder requirements, decomposing requirements, deriving requirements, and allocating requirements to system and subsystem elements
- 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 design documentation such as interface definitions, system schematics, and system description documents
- Developing and executing system verification
- Developing MBSE processes, procedures, templates, and best practices
- Developing, reviewing, and presenting Cameo models to internal and external stakeholders
- Leading or supporting system engineering technical reviews (SRR, PDR, CDR, TRR)
- Assisting in preparation of proposals and presentation materials
- Performing peer reviews of fellow team members’ work
- Developing and reviewing test plans and reports
- Supporting the planning and execution of various kinds of testing including hardware-in-the-loop (HWIL), subsystem and system testing Traveling to customer locations as needed (<25% anticipated)
Experience And Skills The successful candidate has:
Minimum Experience/Skills:
Experience developing system requirements, system designs, and verification documentation
Experience with MBSE and Cameo
Excellent communication skills
Ability to work effectively in a dynamic environment
Sense of ownership, urgency, and drive to accomplish results
Desired Experience/Skills
Experience working within Defense formal product development lifecycles
Experience working within the Defense and/or Aerospace industry
Experience in unmanned aircraft systems
Demonstrated technical leadership capabilities
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Aerospace, Electrical, Mechanical Engineering or related engineering discipline from an accredited engineering university
- 5-10 years of relevant industry experience
- A U.S. DoD Secret Clearance or higher (or the ability to obtain such a clearance if needed)
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 [email protected] or call 858-964-2916. Any inquires not related to requesting an accommodation will be discarded.
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