What are the responsibilities and job description for the Hardware Engineer position at Kratos Unmanned Systems?
GENERAL JOB SUMMARY:
Designs, develops, integrates and tests hardware and electronic components to be applied to and integrated with engineering, scientific and requirements. Apply appropriate standards, processes, procedures and tools throughout the system development life cycle to support hardware systems from the board level to system level.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
- Lead and perform detailed design of test control apparatus and equipment
- Develop schematics and drawings to support fabrication with CAD tools (schematic capture, timing simulation, and place and route tools)
- Lead research, design, develop and test of electronic components, products and systems
- Qualify and test developed hardware, test plans and procedures, and test systems
- Consult with software engineers for hardware and software integration
- Ensure all designs are completed on schedule, are under budget, and sustain manufacturing reliability
- Perform digital circuit design utilizing programmable logic (FPGAs, CPLDs).
- Must be at assigned worksite during assigned hours 100% of time; less PTO, FML/STD/LTD
Other Job Functions
- Interface with customers on program issues
- Lead design reviews for both internal and external customers
- Assist in training and mentoring new engineers
- Assist in the technical bid/proposal process
- Other duties may be assigned
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:
None
Keyword: hardware design, electronic components, engineering, systems development, design, test control, CAD, FPGA, test systems
Required Experience:
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:
Ability to maintain sensitive and confidential information as required by government standards
Ability to interact effectively with peers and supervisors
Ability to interact appropriately with the public when necessary
Ability to adhere to workplace rules
Ability to read, write and develop intelligible drawings, instructions and procedures
Ability to collaborate and work with a multi-functional team in a fast paced environment
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
BS in Computer Engineering, Electronic Engineering, or related technical field
A minimum of 6 years of experience
Intermediate MS Office experience
Experience with hardware design and development of embedded microprocessor systems
Experience with FPGA integration into digital circuit card designs to ensure electrical integrity in embedded applications
Working knowledge of military standards
Working knowledge of digital and analog RF design principles and practices
WORK ENVIRONMENT / PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Office and production environment
Ability to stand and sit for long periods of time
Ability to perform repetitive motion (keyboarding, 10-key, phones)
Ability to lift iup to 25 pounds
Ability to travel up to 10%, foreign and/or domestic
THE ABOVE STATEMENTS ARE INTENDED TO DESCRIBE THE GENERAL NATURE AND LEVEL OF WORK BEING PERFORMED BY INDIVIDUALSiASSIGNED TO THIS CLASSIFICATION. THEY ARE NOT INTENDED TO BE CONSTRUED AS AN EXHAUSTIVE LIST OF ALL RESPONSIBILITIES, DUTIES AND SKILLS REQUIRED OF PERSONNEL SO CLASSIFIED.
A REVIEW OF THIS CLASSIFICATION HAS EXCLUDED THE MARGINAL FUNCTIONS OF THE CLASSIFICATION THAT AREiINCIDENTAL TO THE PERFORMANCE OF FUNDAMENTAL JOB JUTIES. ALL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES ARE ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS AND REQUIREMENTS AND ARE SUBJECT TO POSSIBLE MODIFICATION TO REASONABLY ACCOMMODATE INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES TO PERFORM THIS JOB PROFICIENTLY.i THE REQUIREMENTS LISTED IN THIS DOCUMENT ARE THE MINIMUM LEVELS OF KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS OR ABILITIES
EEO/M/F/D/V
From: Kratos Defense
Kratos is an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer EOE/Minorities/Females/Vet/Disabled.
All qualified job seekers are encouraged to apply. Kratos is committed to America's veterans by providing opportunities for them to continue contributing after service to our nation. We also work to provide reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities.
