Test Engineer

Readiness Delivered. At Kratos, we encourage an entrepreneurial spirit balanced with discipline. We work hard, and take care of our customers, employees, and families. Recognized as thought leaders in our industry, we are motivated by creating and delivering innovative solutions to our nation and global customers.

We have an exciting new opportunity for an Integration & Test Engineer. The successful candidate will work with the design team and be the integration & test authority for assigned projects. The I&T Engineer supports the development and maintenance of the test requirements, test plan, & test approach from project kick-off through closure of the contract. Responsible for verification of technical scope as defined by the design authority, with a focus on maintaining cost and schedule goals. Facilitates coordination of cross-functional engineering teams for requirements development.

Decipher technical contractual requirements and allocate them to test cases within the project's test plan

Create Bills of Materials (BOMs) and coordinate with the Engineering Support team to get parts on order and systems built

Create test procedures and automated test software to verify product's compliance with requirements

Perform customer witnessed acceptance testing of project hardware

Manages requirement traceability through verification, using tools such as a Requirements Verification Matrix

Develop requirements for creating test simulators or custom test tools

Assess project technical risks and provides mitigation plans particularly around testability

Coordinates the review, presentation, and release of test documentation to support requirements compliance, including Technical Interchange Meetings, Preliminary and Critical Design Reviews

Coordinates with the Project Engineer & Program Manager (PM), design team and functional management to communicate program impediments or issues / delays in completing tasks

Experience and Skills

BS in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related technical field

Familiarity with commercial test equipment such as Spectrum Analyzer, Vector Network Analyzer, Oscilloscope, WAN Emulator, etc.

Proficiency with Python software language

Proficiency with Linux operating system

Ability to create test plans and test procedures in MS Word

Good communication and relationship skills with program leadership, engineering leadership, customers, and engineering team members

Ability to interact effectively with peers and supervisors, maintaining a professional demeanor

Awareness of software and product development techniques, Agile, SCRUM, plus Water-fall approaches

Preferred Skills and Experience

Experience operating, troubleshooting, and/or repairing SATCOM systems

Experience with Kubernetes and cloud infrastructure

Proficiency with RF Communications and frequency domain analysis

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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: $94,000-$122,000

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