Job Tracking ID : 85347-368102
Job Level : Any
Level of Education : BA/BS
Job Type : Full-Time/Regular
Date Updated : 04/02/2026
Travel Requirement :
Compensation :
Capabilities : Propulsion & Power
Years Of Experience : 11+

Job Description

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 turbine engine technology programs in aerospace and defense. 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 plans and efforts
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
Leadership experience working within the Defense and/or Aerospace industry on complex programs
Experience with MBSE and Cameo
Excellent communication skills
Ability to work effectively in a dynamic environment with remotely distributed teams
Demonstrated technical leadership capabilities
Sense of ownership, urgency, and drive to accomplish results
Desired Experience/Skills
Experience in mechanical systems development
Experience with aircraft turbomachinery

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Aerospace, Electrical, Mechanical Engineering or related engineering discipline from an accredited engineering university
11-20 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 Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.

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