Kratos Defense and Security Solutions

Technical Mission Lead - MACH TB

Kratos Defense and Security Solutions • $110K — $130K *
Princess Anne, MD 21853In-Person
Aerospace & Defense
8 - 10 years of experience
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Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering from an accredited college
  • 8 years of experience in mission planning and management of sub-orbital launch vehicles
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office products
  • Able to obtain a security clearance
  • US citizenship required
  • Valid driver's license and vehicle insurance required.

Responsibilities

  • Manage the lifecycle of sub-orbital missions primarily on sounding rockets.
  • Ensure all mission requirements are met through collaboration with experiment teams and launch vehicle providers.
  • Facilitate technical exchanges between vehicle providers and experimenters throughout the mission lifecycle.
  • Coordinate with Prime Contractor functional leads to meet mission requirements and schedules.
  • Ensure safety standards are upheld during all mission phases.
  • Create and manage Statements of Work for Launch Vehicle Providers.
  • Monitor schedule adherence with subcontractors and report mission status to leadership.

Benefits

  • Potential hybrid work environment across multiple locations
  • Opportunity to work with advanced launch vehicle technology
  • Engagement with cross-functional and interdisciplinary teams
  • Exposure to multifaceted project management scenarios
  • Career development opportunities in aerospace engineering.
Full Job Description
The Technical Mission Lead will be responsible for managing various sub-orbital launch missions primarily on sounding rockets. They will provide oversight and facilitate the integration of multiple experiments onto launch vehicles. They will manage the entire lifecycle of design, development, integration, test, and launch.

LOCATION: Potentially Hybrid role based out of:
  • Crane, IN
  • Princess Anne, MD
  • Wallops Island, VA
  • Huntsville, AL


ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
  • Work with experiment teams, integrators, and launch vehicle providers to ensure all requirements are met throughout the entirety of a suborbital hypersonic mission.
  • Facilitate recurring technical exchanges between vehicle providers and experimenters to ensure communication and data exchange during the mission lifecycle (Requirements Gathering, Mission Planning, Design, Fabrication, Testing, and Launch Operations)
  • Maintain communication and coordination with other Prime Contractor functional leads to meet requirements of schedule, systems engineering, testing, mission planning, and execution.
  • Ensure missions are conducted in accordance with applicable safety requirements and standards.
  • Create Statements of work and task orders for Launch Vehicle Providers.
  • Maintain schedule adherence with subcontractors via action trackers and giver/receiver lists.
  • Report mission status to customer and Prime leadership on a recurring basis.
  • Identify issues early to create and execute mitigation plans.

Other Job Functions
  • Other duties may be assigned

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:

No

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS,AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:
  • Adept problem solver and possess critical thinking skills.
  • Ability to handle multiple complex projects concurrently.
  • Must be self-motivated and goal oriented
  • Must possess excellent verbal & written communication skills for use at all levels of the organization such as employees, management and internal / external sponsors
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office products
  • Must be a US citizen
  • Must currently have and/or be capable of obtaining a security clearance
  • Must have valid driver's license/vehicle insurance sufficient to access military facilities.


EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
  • Bachelor's degree from an accredited college in Engineering.
  • 8 years of experience in mission planning/mission management/mission execution related to test and evaluation of sub-orbital launch vehicles.


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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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