Kratos Defense and Security Solutions · 1 day ago
Director of Hardware Engineering
Fort Walton Beach, FL
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
10+ years expKratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. is a leading defense technology company focused on uncrewed systems and satellite communications. The Director of Hardware Engineering for Autonomous Vehicle Technologies will lead cross-functional teams to develop and manage electronic solutions for unmanned platforms, ensuring project completion within timelines and budgets.
ConsultingCyber SecurityGovernmentInformation TechnologyNational SecurityPublic SafetySatellite CommunicationSecurity
Responsibilities
Lead the technical team in researching, designing, developing, and testing electronic control systems, including electrical and mechanical designs
Collaborate with Hardware, Software, and Mechanical design teams
Oversee the detailed design and implementation of test control apparatuses and equipment
Provide regular status updates to internal leadership
Address and resolve customer-facing technical or program-related issues as needed
Review programs to ensure electrical and mechanical subsystem integrity for functionality and manufacturability
Ensure all projects are completed on schedule and within budget constraints
Offer technical support across various company departments
Travel as required to support new and existing customers
This is an onsite position
Mentor and train new engineers and leaders
Support the technical bid and proposal processes
Perform other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Strong knowledge of digital, FPGA, analog, and RF design principles and practices
FPGA development experience, Xilinx toolset preferred
EMI and ENV testing experience
Embedded Processor design experience
Effective interpersonal and communication skills for collaboration with peers, supervisors, and customers
Ability to lead a technical design team in a fast-paced environment
Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills
Proficiency in developing clear drawings, instructions, and procedures
Advanced presentation and customer interaction skills
Preferred
BS degree in EE, Physics, Math or related technical field
A minimum of 10 years of hardware development experience, 5 years leading hardware development teams
Proven depth and experience diagnosing and providing technical solutions for complex problems
Must be highly proficient with the use of productivity tools (MS Excel, MS Word, MS Project, CASEtools, etc)
Experience in coordinating and developing hardware in accordance with DoD Standards
Experience project planning
Experience with formal analysis and design methodologies
Experience with embedded systems
Benefits
Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance Coverage
Life/ADD & Short/Long Term Disability Insurance
401(k) Savings Plan
Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
Paid Time-Off (PTO)
Holidays
Education Reimbursement
Company
Kratos Defense and Security Solutions
Kratos Defense & Security Solutions provides mission critical engineering, IT services, and war fighter solutions.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$943.8MKey Investors
United States Air Force
2025-06-25Post Ipo Equity· $556M
2025-04-17Grant· $30M
2024-02-22Post Ipo Equity· $288M
Leadership Team
Eric DeMarco
President and CEO
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Ben Goodwin
SVP,Corporate Development & Government Affairs
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