Job Descriptions:

Kratos Defense and Rocket Support Services is currently seeking resumes for a Junior Electrical Engineer. The candidate will be responsible for taking on portions of a system design. This involves establishing technical requirements based on stated functional objectives for the product. The candidate will analyze the requirements and establish a design path to meet them. The candidate will perform the detailed design work necessary to produce a fully functional prototype. The candidate will develop test plans to demonstrate performance meeting the technical requirements established. The candidate will demonstrate a willingness to learn and grow in their role as a team member. Duties will include:

• Working with cross-functional team to support UAS and directed energy programs.• Conducting studies, technical assessments, and architectural level analysis of systems to determine system electrical performance and effectiveness. • Electrical system design, layout, integration and test• Supporting system demonstrations and deployments as required.• Writing acceptance test plans and reports

Required Experience:

REQUIRED SKILLS:

• Competency with electronics benchtop prototyping, test, and analysis.

• Experience with benchtop test equipment (oscilloscope, DMM, spectrum analyzer).

• Experience with integration and testing of complex systems.

• System level analysis and testing, and analysis of various electrical systems.

• Electrical hardware design and printed circuit board layout experience using Altium or similar ECAD tools.

• Testing and Integration of hardware and software.

• Previous involvement in the specification and selection of electronic components

• Ability to obtain a Secret level security clearance

• Ability to maintain sensitive and confidential information as required by government standards

• Possess a valid driver's license and be able to obtain a government driving permit if required

• Ability to interact effectively with peers and supervisors

• Ability to interact appropriately with the public when necessary

PREFERRED SKILLS:

• Experience with directed energy weapons systems.

• Experience with design of systems for operation in austere environments

• Embedded Systems design with common microcontrollers - Sensor interface and integration.

• Familiarity with software languages, specifically Python, C/C++ and familiarity with Linux OS.

• Power system design and power calculations for AC-DC rectifiers, DC-DC converter, High-voltage AC & DC systems.

• Development of engineering requirements, test plans, and reports.

• Data Acquisition knowledge.

• Knowledge of mitigation techniques for electro-magnetic interference (EMI) emissions and susceptibility.

• Knowledge of cable design and design for EMI mitigation.

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelors Degree

• 0-5 years of experience

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Keyword: UAS design, Integration and Testing, Embedded Systems, Power Systems, PCB Design, High Energy Lasers, High powered Microwave, Directed Energy

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