Hardware Engineer 1

Job Description

GENERAL JOB SUMMARY:

Responsible for designing, developing, integrating, and testing hardware and electronic components for use in engineering and scientific applications. Ensures the application of relevant standards, processes, procedures, and tools throughout the system development life cycle to support hardware systems from the board level to full system integration.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Perform detailed design of test control apparatus and equipment
• Develop schematics and drawings to support fabrication
• Research, design, develop and test 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
• Must be at assigned worksite during assigned hours 100% of time; less PTO, FML/STD/LTD
  
  

Other Job Functions

• Other duties may be assigned
  
  

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:

• None
  
  

Experience And Skills

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 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 1 year of experience preferred
• Basic MS Office experience
• Hardware design and development of embedded microprocessor systems experience preferred
• Military standards experience preferred
  
  

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 up 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 INDIVIDUALS ASSIGNED 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 ARE INCIDENTAL 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. THE REQUIREMENTS LISTED IN THIS DOCUMENT ARE THE MINIMUM LEVELS OF KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS OR ABILITIES.

EEO/M/F/D/V

Job 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
  
  

Kratos Defense is an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer. EOE, Minorities, Females, Vet, Disabled, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity or any other protected class. All qualified job seekers are encouraged to apply. Kratos Defense 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.

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