Systems Engineer, Senior
kratos defense security solutionsColorado Springs (CO)
Systems Engineer, Senior
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kratos defense security solutionsColorado Springs (CO)
SENIORITY
Lead
About the role
Overview:
As a Systems Engineer at Kratos, you will provide technical leadership for spacecraft-to-ground-system integration, focusing on SV2N Interface Control Document development. You will collaborate with the USG Satellite Ground System Team to guide software, systems, and test efforts, acting as the spacecraft SME and primary vendor liaison. Your work enables robust, verifiable interfaces between spacecraft and the NOVA ground system, driving integration success and mission readiness. This role blends technical depth with cross-functional leadership in a mission-driven environment. Compensation / 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
Responsibilities:
Serve as the SV2N spacecraft SME and provide guidance to SE, software, integration, and test teams Lead development, review, and maturation of the SV2N ICD, ensuring clear interface and data exchange definitions Act as the primary technical point of contact with the spacecraft vendor and manage relationships across disciplines Translate interface requirements into system designs, software implementations, and integration plans Maintain awareness of mission data processing and ground-system interfaces; assess CONOPS compatibility with spacecraft capabilities
Key requirements:
Experience as a Systems Engineer with spacecraft-to-ground interfaces Proven ability to develop and manage Interface Control Documents (ICDs) Strong stakeholder coordination and vendor relationship management Ability to translate interface requirements into designs and integration plans Understanding of mission operations, data processing, and CONOPS evaluation leadership clear communication cross-functional collaboration SV2N ICD development interface management requirements development and verification
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