Kratos Defense and Security Solutions

Electrical Engineer

Kratos Defense and Security Solutions • $80K — $95K *
Birmingham, AL 35242In-Person
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
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Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
  • 3-5 years of professional experience in electrical engineering.
  • Proficiency with Altium Designer for PCB design.
  • Experience in designing and testing both digital and analog circuits.
  • Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills.
  • Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and technical documentation.
  • U.S. Citizenship required with eligibility for DoD security clearance.

Responsibilities

  • Design, analyze, and test digital and analog circuits for various systems.
  • Perform PCB schematic capture and coordinate layout using Altium.
  • Support hardware integration and testing of electrical systems.
  • Conduct electrical analysis and trade studies for design evaluation.
  • Troubleshoot hardware issues and drive corrective actions when necessary.
  • Develop engineering requirements and maintain technical documentation.
  • Collaborate cross-functionally to meet program and quality objectives.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work on mission-critical products.
  • Collaborative, multidisciplinary engineering team environment.
  • Exposure to aerospace and defense sectors.
  • Active involvement in the entire product lifecycle from concept to production.
  • Opportunity for hands-on experience with hardware integration and testing.
Full Job Description
Kratos Defense & Rocket Support Services, Inc. is seeking a mid?level Electrical Engineer with strong hands-on experience in PCB design, digital and analog circuit development, and hardware integration. In this role, you will work as part of a multidisciplinary engineering team to design, analyze, prototype, and test electrical systems that support mission?critical products. The ideal candidate brings initiative, ownership, and a collaborative mindset, and is comfortable taking designs from concept through production.

Key Responsibilities
  • Design, analyze, and test digital and analog circuits for new and existing systems.
  • Perform PCB schematic capture and coordinate layout activities using Altium (required).
  • Support hardware integration, prototype builds, and hands-on testing of electrical systems.
  • Review electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, PCB layouts, and engineering documentation.
  • Conduct electrical analysis, calculations, and trade studies to evaluate design options.
  • Troubleshoot hardware issues, perform root-cause analysis, and drive corrective actions.
  • Participate in system-level integration, verifying electrical performance and resolving issues alongside mechanical, systems, software, and manufacturing teams.
  • Develop and maintain engineering requirements, specifications, test plans, and technical reports.
  • Contribute to design reviews and provide clear, actionable technical recommendations.
  • Ensure compliance with engineering standards, specifications, and customer requirements.
  • Support configuration management, change control, and documentation release processes.
  • Assist manufacturing teams during build and production phases, ensuring designs are robust and producible.
  • Collaborate cross-functionally to support program objectives, schedule commitments, and quality goals.


Required Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
  • 3-5 years of professional experience in electrical engineering.
  • Demonstrated experience in PCB design (schematic capture required).
  • Proficiency with Altium Designer or similar PCB design tool.
  • Experience designing and testing digital and analog circuits.
  • Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical documentation.
  • Familiarity with engineering analysis tools, test equipment, and standard lab practices.
  • Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills.
  • Effective communication skills and the ability to work in multidisciplinary teams.
  • U.S. Citizenship required.
  • Ability to obtain a DoD security clearance; active clearance preferred.

Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience in aerospace, defense, or other mission-critical hardware environments.
  • Experience with environmental, qualification, or acceptance testing.
  • Experience with electrical simulation tools (e.g., SPICE-based modeling).
  • Familiarity with requirements management or configuration management systems.

Key Competencies
  • Ownership mindset and accountability.
  • Cross-team communication and collaboration.
  • Initiative and problem-solving.
  • Adaptability in fast-paced development environments.
  • Customer interaction and responsiveness.
  • Hands-on approach to build, integration, and test activities.
  • Focus on quality, compliance, and continuous improvement.

About Kratos Defense and Security Solutions

Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. provides mission critical products, solutions, and services in the United States. The company operates through three segments: Kratos Government Solutions, Unmanned Systems, and Public Safety & Security. The Kratos Government Solutions segment offers microwave electronic products, satellite communications, training systems, modular systems, and defense and rocket support services. The Unmanned Systems segment provides unmanned aerial, ground, and seaborne, as well as command, control, and communications systems. The Public Safety & Security segment designs, engineers, deploys, operates, integrates, maintains, and operates security and surveillance solutions for homeland security, public safety, critical infrastructure, government, and commercial customers. The company serves national security related agencies, the department of defense, intelligence agencies, and classified agencies, as well as international government agencies and domestic and international commercial customers; and critical infrastructure, power generation, power transport, nuclear energy, financial, IT, healthcare, education, transportation, and petro-chemical industries, as well as government and military customers. Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. was founded in 1994 and is headquartered in San Diego, California.
Learn more about Kratos Defense and Security Solutions
Size
3,300 employees
Market Cap
$1.1 billion
Industry
Aerospace & Defense
Net Income
$79.6 million
Founded
1994
5 Year Trend
+8.4%
Revenue
$747.6 million
NASDAQ
KTOS
* Ladders Estimates

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