Kratos Defense and Security Solutions

Hardware Test and Automation Engineer

Telecommunications & Hardware
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 7+ years of Test Engineering experience
  • BS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field
  • Ability to interpret hardware specifications into a test plan
  • Familiarity with automation of Keysight and/or Rhode & Schwarz RF test equipment
  • Proficiency with SCPI command sets and Python 3 for test automation
  • Strong hands-on experience with RF test equipment such as spectrum analyzers and signal generators
  • Ability to architect test setups and automate RF hardware performance testing

Responsibilities

  • Develop and execute detailed, traceable test plans based on 5G NTN standards
  • Specify RF test equipment to support test plans
  • Develop software automation for equipment control during testing
  • Execute tests and validate results against customer requirements and 5G standards
  • Document test results, failures, risks, and communicate findings to stakeholders
  • Maintain and improve the test suite as requirements evolve
  • Investigate failures and drive continuous improvement in testing processes

Benefits

  • Health, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k) plan with company match
  • Paid time off and federal holidays
  • Professional development opportunities
  • Employee assistance program
Full Job Description
Kratos has an exciting opportunity in Colorado Springs for a Hardware Test and Automation Engineer who will own the full test lifecycle for our custom 5G NTN UE solutions, from strategy definition through execution and long-term maintenance.

Responsibilities include interpreting 5G NTN standards and customer-specific requirements and translating them into detailed, traceable test plans. Specifying the RF test equipment needed to support those plans. Developing the software automation that drives that equipment against the device under test. Executing tests, capturing data, and validating results against both customer requirements and 5G standards. And finally, documenting and reporting results, failures, and risks to engineering and program stakeholders. The engineer will also maintain and improve the test suite as requirements evolve, investigate and characterize failures, and drive continuous improvement of test processes, tooling, and coverage. This role is central to ensuring our products meet technical, customer, and quality expectations through disciplined test development and thorough issue reporting.

  • 7+ years of Test Engineering experience
  • BS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science or related field.
  • Ability to interpret and breakdown hardware specifications into a test plan
  • Familiarity with best practices for automation of Keysight and/or Rhode & Schwarz RF test equipment
  • Proficiency with SCPI command sets and Python 3 for test automation, scripting and equipment control
  • Strong hands-on experience with RF test equipment, including spectrum analyzers, signal generators, network analyzers and related lab instrumentation
  • Ability to architect test setups and automate test sequences to characterizer RF hardware performance
  • Strong technical documentation skills, including test plans, test procedures, test reports, and issue tracking
  • Ability to work cross-functionally with hardware, software, systems, and program teams
  • Strong problem-solving and debugging skills in lab environments

Preferred Skills and Experience
  • Experience performing cellular hardware testing (LTE or 5G technologies)
  • Rhode & Swarz CMX500 experience
  • Familiarity with 3GPP specifications and cellular conformance or performance test methodologies
  • Experience with custom hardware platforms that combine RF, digital, and embedded software components
  • Experience with lab bring-up, calibration methods, and measurement uncertainty considerations

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The grade-based pay range for this job is listed below. Individual salaries within that range are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education, experience, knowledge, and skills.

Competitive salary based on experience and education
Salary Range: $120,000-$150,000

This posting will close within 90 days from the Posting Date.

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
Net Income
$79.6 million
Founded
1994
5 Year Trend
+8.4%
Revenue
$747.6 million
NASDAQ

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