Modeling and Simulation Engineer III - IV

Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc., is a leading defense technology company focused on unmanned systems, satellite communications, cyber security/warfare, microwave electronics, missile defense, training, and combat systems. Our customers include the U.S. federal government, foreign governments, commercial enterprises, and state and local government agencies. At Kratos, we prioritize affordability as a cornerstone of our technology. We leverage proven, cutting‑edge methodologies and technology to minimize costs, streamline schedules, and mitigate risks, ensuring timely delivery of cost‑effective solutions to market.

Kratos Unmanned Aerial Systems (KUAS), a division of Kratos Defense, is renowned for its expertise in developing, delivering, integrating, and supporting high‑performance, cost‑effective, jet‑powered Unmanned Aerial Systems (Targets and Tactical). As a mid‑tier defense contractor, we've demonstrated agility and innovation in providing aircraft to the U.S. military and global allies and partners. Our track record of delivering top‑notch jet‑powered subscale targets has established us as a go‑to defense contractor capable of delivering capabilities at an affordable price.

At KUAS, we prioritize innovation, collaboration, and growth. Our team collaborates to cultivate a supportive and dynamic workplace, fostering creativity and promoting professional development while honoring personal and family lives. Join our team and help shape the future of unmanned technology within the defense industry today!

Perform a diverse array of engineering tasks related to the simulation of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles and associated subsystems modeling in support of software and hardware integration and test environments.

• Simulation of airframe dynamics, systems, subsystems, and environmental conditions.
• Generation and maintenance of six‑degree‑of‑freedom (6
  
  DOF) simulations.
• Support integration with software‑in‑the‑loop (SWIL) and hardware‑in‑the‑loop (HWIL) simulations.
• Support various hardware/software design, test, troubleshooting, and documentation activities.
• Analyses in support of requirements generation, verification, and validation.
• Prepare formal, controlled engineering documentation (i.e. design documentation, test plans, technical reports, etc.).
• Prepare and present design review material in support of technical interchange meetings with suppliers and external/internal customers.
• Support customer training activities.
• Foreign and domestic travel to support test activities.
• Other duties may be assigned.

• Performs complex engineering tasks as assigned by their manager.
• Supports program planning of engineering activities through detailed scope definition.
• May act as System Engineer to help communicate top‑level requirements to subsystems and determine proper verification and validation methods.
• Reports progress on engineering efforts to technical leadership.
• Provides direction and oversight, both technically and programmatically, to Modeling and Simulation Engineers.
• Establishes and maintains best practices for design, analysis, and testing responsibilities held by the Flight Sciences group.
• Mentors Level I‑II Modeling and Simulation Engineers.

• Provide oversight to the Modeling and Simulation group to help prioritize and delegate group work given the company’s programmatic requirements.
• Manages the engineering team’s effort and time within the budget and schedule provided for the task.
• Acts as key liaison for programs (both internal and external) on all matters having to do with aerodynamic design and performance, propulsion, modeling and simulation, and verification.
• Stays current on the “state‑of‑the‑practice” through training and industry involvement/exposure, and mentors the Modeling and Simulation group with this knowledge.
• Mentors Level I‑III Modeling and Simulation Engineers.

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$120,000 – $180,000

Keyword: Modeling and Simulation Engineer III – IV

• Highly self‑motivated.
• Versatile and adaptable to…