Senior Project Engineer

Job Descriptions: Readiness Delivered. Kratos engineers and deploys technology and systems that move national security forward, with the cost, speed, and reliability that make readiness certain. We are a trusted partneru2014driven by doing the right thing and achieving maximum success for our customers, our partners and ourselves. Kratos has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Project Engineer. The Senior Project Engineer coordinates and manages all technical aspects of a project, ensuring success in final integration, test, and delivery. + Defines and manages the overall technical scope of the project, interpreting client requirements, specifications, and applicable standards to develop comprehensive engineering execution plans and ensure alignment among various engineering disciplines + Supervise and lead assigned engineers (HW/SW/Test), design drafters, and systems engineers in all aspects of assigned scope and employee requirements + Oversees the development, review, integration, and test of all engineering deliverables, including drawings, specifications, calculations, and technical reports from various disciplines, ensuring consistency, quality, and compliance with project requirements + Coordinates and reviews engineering analyses performed by discipline engineers to ensure technical accuracy and validate design assumptions + Manages the technical aspects of procurement, including developing technical specifications for equipment and materials, evaluating vendor proposals, and ensuring selected vendors and items meet project and engineering needs + Facilitates the resolution of technical issues and challenges that arise during design, procurement, construction, installation and acceptance tests, coordinating input from various engineering disciplines and stakeholders. + Develops and manages technical scopes of work, monitors engineering progress against project schedules and budgets, identifies variances, and implements corrective actions as needed. + Provides engineering oversight and support during design, procurement, fabrication, construction, installation, and test through acceptance phases, ensuring adherence to design specifications, quality standards, and safety + Conducts or coordinates site inspections and progress reviews to monitor technical compliance, identify potential issues, and ensure work aligns with engineering designs and project objectives + Identifies and manages technical risks throughout the project lifecycle, developing mitigation strategies in collaboration with the project team + Serves as a key technical interface between the project management team, discipline engineers, clients, vendors, and other stakeholders, ensuring clear communication of technical information + Manages technical changes to the project scope, evaluating impacts, and ensuring proper evaluation, documentation, and approval Required Experience: + BS degree in Computer, Electrical, Mechanical, Civil, or Industrial Engineering, or a relevant technical field + At least 5 years of job-related experience, ideally in fields related to aerospace and military training systems or similar high-tech environments + Ability to interpret and work with electrical and mechanical drawings, interface control documents, requirements specifications, and system models + Knowledge and understanding of software interface and integration requirements/standards (DIS/HLA, VOiP) + Strong computer skills and experience with standard office software. + Experience with scheduling tool (Microsoft Project) + Strong communication skills and experience with briefing senior leadership on status of program Preferred Skills/Experience + Project or Engineering Management Certification (PMI, CPEM) + Experience with any combination of: AutoDesk Revit, Jira requirements management, Deltek CostPoint, + Knowledge and/or experience with relevant quality management systems (e.g., ISO 9001) + Knowledge of scripting languages (e.g., Python) for data analysis or automation + Experience in test planning and execution for complex systems #LI-Onsite Competitive salary based on experience and education 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 offeringsu2014from 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. Keyword: Engineering Coordination, Technical Project Management, Scope Management, Schedule Management, Budget Management, Risk Management, Engineering Design Review, Technical Specifications, Quality Control 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. Disability Accessibility Accommodation If you require an accommodation to navigate or apply to our careers site, please send your request to or call 858-964-2916. Any inquires not related to requesting an accommodation will be discarded. Pay Transparency The company will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. Job Applicant Privacy Notice For applicants in the EU and California residents, please review our privacy notice. From: Kratos Defense

Created: 2026-04-04