Systems Engineer - AN/SPY-1 Radar System with Security Clearance

Job Description Kratos is seeking a motivated and technically skilled Systems Engineer to support the design recovery, sustainment planning, and digital transformation of the AN/SPY-1 radar system. The Systems Engineer will play a central role in requirements analysis, interface definition, integration planning, and technical baseline development for a complex legacy radar system transitioning to a modernized sustainment model. This position is part of a cross-functional Integrated Program Team (IPT) focused on restoring and evolving radar capability through prototyping, organic depot stand-up, and data-driven lifecycle engineering. Key Responsibilities: * Lead or support development and decomposition of system-level requirements for radar subsystems (transmitter, signal processor, antenna). * Develop and manage requirements traceability to radar weapon specifications, interface control documents (ICDs), and test objectives. * Support creation of a digital technical baseline leveraging Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) tools and structured data repositories. * Define and maintain functional, logical, and physical architectures for the SPY-1 system and its subassemblies. * Participate in design recovery and reverse engineering efforts for GFE hardware and legacy system documentation. * Analyze subsystem interdependencies and define interface specifications and system constraints. * Collaborate with test, software, and hardware engineers to develop verification and validation plans. * Contribute to technical reviews, risk assessments, and system readiness planning across program phases. * Support technical baseline control through configuration management, change evaluation, and documentation updates. * Assist with the development of Integrated Data Packages (ITDPs) and depot activation planning documents. Experience and Skills Required Qualifications: * Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field. * Minimum of 10 years of experience in systems engineering or radar system development/sustainment. * Strong understanding of system engineering lifecycle processes, including requirements analysis, design definition, integration, and verification. * Experience working with complex radar or defense electronic systems, especially in legacy environments with limited technical data. * Familiarity with MBSE methodologies and tools (e.g., Cameo, Rhapsody, DOORS, or equivalent). * Ability to develop and interpret functional block diagrams, interface specifications, and architecture models. * Strong communication, collaboration, and technical writing skills. * Active Secret Clearance Preferred Qualifications: * Experience with AN/SPY-1 or other complex radar systems. * Knowledge of Open Systems Architecture (OSA) principles and Navy digital transformation initiatives. * Prior involvement in DMSMS analysis, sustainment roadmap development, or depot stand-up activities. * Familiarity with AI/ML integration, digital thread concepts, and configuration-controlled data environments. * Active TS/SCI Clearance Travel: ~10-20%, including to government labs, OEM facilities, and Kratos engineering/test sites. (No phone calls please) #LI-Onsite #LI-AC1 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