Kratos Defense

Job Descriptions: GENERAL JOB SUMMARY: The Associate Configuration Manager is responsible for the accurate entry, organization, storage, and distribution of engineering data and documentation to support manufacturing and other cross-functional teams. This role ensures that drawings, Bills of Materials, and change notices are properly processed and maintained within enterprise systems. The position supports configuration management processes, promotes data integrity, and helps ensure timely access to critical information required for production, compliance, and operational efficiency. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Manage the printing, assembly, and distribution of work orders and engineering drawings to support production and operational needs. Convert engineering drawing data, including Bills of Materials (BOMs), into AS400, ensuring accuracy and accessibility for cross-functional teams. Process and document Engineering Release Forms (ERFs), ensuring all...

Job Descriptions: Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc., is a leading defense technology company focused on uncrewed 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. GENERAL JOB SUMMARY: The Buyer is responsible for executing day-to-day procurement activities to support Engineering, Manufacturing, Test, and Program execution at Technical Directions Inc. This role ensures materials, components, and services are purchased, delivered, and documented in accordance with schedule, cost, quality, and...

Job Descriptions: Readiness Delivered. At Kratos, we encourage an entrepreneurial spirit balanced with discipline. We work hard, and take care of our customers, employees, and families. Recognized as thought leaders in our industry, we are motivated by creating and delivering innovative solutions to our nation and global customers. Kratos has an exciting opportunity in Orlando, FL for a Software Engineer with the following job responsibilities: Develops and maintains detailed software design specifications, well-structured source code, and comprehensive technical documentation Applies software modeling techniques (e.g., UML, state diagrams), simulation tools, and rigorous testing methodologies to analyze, verify, and optimize the structure, behavior, performance, and reliability of the Simulation software Performs functional analysis to decompose high-level system requirements into detailed software functions, modules, and tasks, allocating them to specific...

Job Descriptions: 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...

Job Descriptions: GENERAL JOB SUMMARY: Perform accounts payable activities which includes entering invoices and purchase orders into financial systems, obtains internal approval. Verifies accuracy of invoices and schedules payments to suppliers and creditors. May prepare monthly reports. Researches billing discrepancies. This job family is in the support level category and the focus is on completing tasks or activities supporting implementation of procedures. Incumbents in this job level category typically require general education, vocational, and/or on-the-job training, and may provide direction to other employees with similar duties and has no supervisor duties. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Acquires job skills and learns company policies and procedures to complete routine tasks. Enters invoices and posts for payment. Provides support and guidance to internal personnel and vendor contacts to complete transactions and identify action in order to comply with...

Job Descriptions: Readiness Delivered. Kratos is a leader in assured aerospace communication solutions and services. We are cutting-edge innovators and creative problem solvers working collaboratively to solve our customers' toughest challenges. Our culture is fast-paced and innovative. We are a trusted partner-driven by doing the right thing and achieving maximum success for our customers, our partners and ourselves. Kratos is looking for an ISSO to support the Information Assurance (IA) development and sustainment of assigned systems and to serve as a security support element for technical teams. This is accomplished in compliance with CMMC and Risk Management Framework (RMF) policies and procedures, including the development of System Security Plans (SSP), Risk Assessment Reports (RAR), Plans of Action and Milestones (POA&M), RMF policies, and Security Control Traceability Matrices (SCTM). The ISSO maintains the operational security posture to ensure that security...

Job Descriptions: Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc., is a leading defense technology company focused on uncrewed 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. GENERAL JOB SUMMARY: The Financial Controller serves as the senior financial authority and control owner for Technical Directions Inc., responsible for full-spectrum financial governance across Programs, Operations, Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, and Manufacturing. This role owns financial integrity, compliance, reporting...

Job Description: Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc., is a leading defense technology company focused on uncrewed 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. GENERAL JOB SUMMARY: The Quality Inspector (Incoming & CMM Operator) is responsible for verifying the quality and conformance of incoming materials, components, and assemblies, while operating Coordinate Measuring Machines (CMM) using pre-programmed routines. This role ensures that all incoming product meets engineering,...

Job Descriptions: GENERAL JOB SUMMARY: The Inventory Technician performs advanced inventory duties critical to accuracy, accountability, and operational readiness. This role provides technical expertise in cataloging, location control, cycle counting, and reconciliation. The Inventory Technician supports depot-level sustainment activities by ensuring that physical inventory and system records are aligned and compliant with organizational, audit, and program requirements. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Perform cycle counts, audits, and physical-to-system reconciliations; document and resolve discrepancies Maintain accurate bin locations, labeling, and warehouse mapping; update locations in inventory system Catalog materials with correct NSN/NIIN, part numbers, alternates, unit of issue, condition codes, and shelf-life Operate barcode/RFID scanners and support advanced system transactions and data cleanup Support receiving and issuing processes by...

Job Descriptions: The Logistics and Sustainment Specialist will support the development of an organic sustainment capability for the AN/SPY-1 radar system under the Navy's OTA prototyping effort. This role is critical to establishing lifecycle logistics processes, provisioning strategies, and sustainment infrastructure that ensure radar fleet readiness through 2065. The Specialist will work closely with engineering, test, and program management teams to align logistics deliverables with prototyping objectives and government requirements. Key Responsibilities Lifecycle Logistics Development Define and document sustainment concepts for radar subsystems (antenna, transmitter, signal processor). Support development of logistics product data (LPD) including parts lists, bill of materials (BOMs), and technical data packages (TDPs). Contribute to the Life Cycle Sustainment Plan (LCSP) in coordination with Kratos and Navy stakeholders. Supply Chain and...

Job Descriptions: Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc., is a leading defense technology company focused on uncrewed 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. GENERAL JOB SUMMARY: The Rotating Component Design Release Engineer is responsible for ensuring the successful design, development, validation, and release of rotating engine components used within propulsion systems. This role focuses on turbomachinery hardware including turbine wheels, compressor components, shafts, bearings,...

Job Descriptions: Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc., is a leading defense technology company focused on uncrewed 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. GENERAL JOB SUMMARY: The Quality Lead is responsible for day-to-day quality execution and leadership on the shop floor and across programs, ensuring quality requirements are understood, followed, and effective. This role serves as the primary quality execution point of contact for Manufacturing, Engineering, Supply Chain, and Program...

Job Descriptions: GENERAL JOB SUMMARY: The Inventory Clerk supports daily warehouse and inventory control operations by performing receiving, issuing, labeling, data entry, and material handling tasks. This role is essential in maintaining accurate records, ensuring proper storage, and supporting depot-level logistics and sustainment activities. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Process incoming materials through verification, labeling, and system entry Issue and distribute inventory items according to work orders or demand Tag, label, and organize materials within appropriate bins, shelves, and locations Assist with cycle counts, physical inventories, and discrepancy reconciliation Maintain accurate and timely documentation in ERP/WMS systems Support staging, kitting, and movement of materials for maintenance or production activities File and maintain receiving/issue documents for audit readiness Follow established safety, security,...

Job Descriptions: Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc., is a leading defense technology company focused on uncrewed 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. GENERAL JOB SUMMARY: The Non-Rotating Components Design Release Engineer is responsible for ensuring the successful design, development, validation, and release of structural engine components that support propulsion system architecture but do not rotate. This includes engine structures, housings, mounts, frames, brackets, and...

Job Descriptions: Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc., is a leading defense technology company focused on uncrewed 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. GENERAL JOB SUMMARY: The CMM Programmer is responsible for developing, validating, and executing Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM) inspection programs used to verify dimensional conformance of components, subassemblies, and propulsion system hardware. This role ensures accurate measurement of precision components in accordance with...

Job Descriptions: Readiness Delivered. At Kratos, we encourage an entrepreneurial spirit balanced with discipline. We work hard, and take care of our customers, employees, and families. Recognized as thought leaders in our industry, we are motivated by creating and delivering innovative solutions to our nation and global customers. Kratos is seeking an Associate Software Engineer in Colorado Springs, CO. The position will support dynamic, agile projects implementing firmware designs across all phases of the development lifecycle, to include design, development, test, and operational support / user feedback. The ideal candidate must be able to work independently as well as within a team setting on the design, implementation, and maintenance/troubleshooting of new and existing software solutions. The candidate must be self-motivated, be a self-learner, and able to work well within a dynamic schedule. Candidate must show ability to effectively communicate with various team...

Job Descriptions: Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc., is a leading defense technology company focused on uncrewed 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. GENERAL JOB SUMMARY: The Quality Engineering Intern supports the Quality Engineering team by assisting with product inspections, quality lab activities, documentation, and data organization related to product quality and engineering verification. This position is designed for a high school senior preparing to enter college in an...

Job Descriptions: Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc., is a leading defense technology company focused on uncrewed 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. GENERAL JOB SUMMARY: The Engine Assembly Technician is responsible for assembling complete propulsion systems and major engine assemblies in accordance with engineering drawings, work instructions, and quality standards. This role ensures engines are built safely, accurately, and consistently, supporting production schedules, test...

Job Descriptions: The Material Handler / Material Specialist supports day to day material operations at the IPIF in Crane, Indiana. This role works for the Material Manager and executes material handling, stockroom, warehouse, and inventory tasks that keep material available, traceable, and compliant within an Assembly, Integration, and Test environment with some production support needs. The position also supports Government Furnished Equipment and other accountable property activities by ensuring material is properly received, tagged, recorded, moved, stored, issued, and documented in accordance with site procedures and government property requirements. LOCATION Crane, IN ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Primary Responsibilities Receive, inspect, identify, store, issue, transfer, kit, and deliver material in support of integration, test, and limited production activity. Execute material transactions accurately and on time to maintain inventory accuracy and...

Job Descriptions: Readiness Delivered. At Kratos, we encourage an entrepreneurial spirit balanced with discipline. We work hard, and take care of our customers, employees, and families. Recognized as thought leaders in our industry, we are motivated by creating and delivering innovative solutions to our nation and global customers. Kratos is seeking an Associate Software Engineer in Colorado Springs, CO. The position will support dynamic, agile projects implementing firmware designs across all phases of the development lifecycle, to include design, development, test, and operational support / user feedback. The ideal candidate must be able to work independently as well as within a team setting on the design, implementation, and maintenance/troubleshooting of new and existing software solutions. The candidate must be self-motivated, be a self-learner, and able to work well within a dynamic schedule. Candidate must show ability to effectively communicate with various team...

Job Descriptions: The Inventory Manager is responsible for overseeing and controlling all material, parts, and equipment inventory that supports the sustainment and readiness of SPY-1 systems. This role ensures accurate stock levels, proper tracking of serialized and high-value components, timely replenishment, and efficient material movement. The Inventory Manager maintains accountability for government-furnished and company-owned property, supports audits and inspections, and works closely with Supply Chain, Engineering, Depot Operations, and Navy stakeholders to ensure all inventory processes meet program, contractual, and regulatory requirements. The position requires strong attention to detail, effective coordination across teams, and a commitment to maintaining inventory accuracy and material availability for mission?critical operations. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Manage, track, and reconcile inventory for SPY-1 parts, assemblies, consumables, and repairable assets....

Job Descriptions: The Material Manager leads day to day material operations at the IPIF in Crane, Indiana, supporting an Assembly, Integration, and Test environment with some production requirements. The role is responsible for material flow, inventory accuracy, warehouse discipline, and government property accountability, including Government Furnished Equipment and other Government Furnished Property as applicable. This leader ensures materials are received, stored, issued, transferred, documented, and shipped in a controlled manner that supports schedule execution, cost visibility, traceability, and compliance. The position reports directly to the Material Program Manager and serves as the site lead for disciplined material management and GFE control. LOCATION Crane, IN ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Primary Responsibilities: Lead day to day material operations for receiving, storage, stockroom control, issuance, transfer, kitting, shipping, and inventory...

Job Descriptions: 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. BladeWorks, Inc., is an engine assembly, instrumentation, and test facility within the Kratos Turbine Technologies division, launching in Bristow, Oklahoma to advance next-generation propulsion systems. This state-of-the-art operation brings together hands-on engine assembly and high-performance testing capabilities in a modern,...

Job Descriptions: GENERAL JOB SUMMARY: To design, maintain, and implement company-wide software applications. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Writes new software and modifies existing software based on analysis of user requests. Tests, documents, and trains users on new software and modifications. Researches and implements methods of communicating data and information between the AS/400 and the client network. Responds to user requests for program troubleshooting. Acts as backup for other IT functions. Supports on call requirements on a rotating basis for program issues off shift/weekends. Other duties may be assigned. Required Experience: KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES: 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...