System Test & Exercise Coordinator

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 Defense is seeking a System Test and Exercise Coordinator to support Space Force’s Infrastructure Portfolio Acquisition Executive, System Delta 81 capabilities. This role blends software and hardware testing and exercise coordination, focusing on Space and Cyber systems. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience in development and execution of test plans, coordination and execution of exercises across agencies, and pre-and-test activities supporting the customer.

Key Responsibilities

• Define and execute test plans in alignment with the test agency goals

• Coordinate, support and conduct quarterly exercises and test events for various agencies

• Collaborate with engineering, program management, and government

Job Duties

• Develop, coordinate, and execute exercise and test events across various government and non-government agencies

• Maintain processes and procedures for conducting test and exercise events, and aid 3rd parties in the preparation and execution

• Aid engineering team in preparation of the system for test/exercise events and ensure relevant test is recorded/provided to the test agencies after test/exercise is completed

• Guide pre and post-test activities (Test Readiness Reviews [TRR], After Action Reviews [AAR]) and generate/maintain test reports.

• Stakeholders to align testing and exercises with evolving program objectives

Required Experience:

• 7-10 years experience in similar role

• Bachelors degree in a STEM field

• Proven experience in test development including manual and automated approaches

• Proven experience in training and exercise development and support

• Experience with RF, SATCOM, and cyber systems – maintenance and operational background is preferred

• Excellent leadership, communication, and documentation skills

• Current, active Top Secret w/ability to obtain SCI and higher

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Proficiency in test management tools (e.g., JIRA, TestRail, Zephyr)

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The grade-based pay range for this job is listed below. Individual salaries within that range are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education, experience, knowledge, and skills.

Competitive salary based on experience and education Salary Range: $110,000-$140,000

Kratos is valued for our ability to design and deliver leading edge, resilient solutions for aerospace communication, control, awareness and mission success across a continuum of offerings—from commercial to tailored custom solutions and integrated programs. Customers trust us to stay relevant and know we are in it for the long-haul. We bring both the capability and confidence that our customers value and depend on. And we always deliver.

This posting will close within 90 days from the Posting Date.

Keyword: Exercise Coordinator, TS, System Delta 81, hardware testing, Space and Cyber Systems

Kratos Defense is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.

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From: Kratos Defense