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Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc.

Chief Engineer - Aircraft Development

Roseville, CA, United States

Compensation: $185,000 - $225,000

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Pay: Compensation: $185,000 - $225,000
Posting language: English
Posted: Nov 6, 2026

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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 aircraft to the US military and global allies and partners. Our track record of delivering top-notch jet-powered subscale targets has established us as a go-to defense contractor capable of delivering capabilities at an affordable price. At KUAS, we prioritize innovation, collaboration, and growth. Our team collaborates to cultivate a supportive and dynamic workplace, fostering creativity and promoting professional development while honoring personal and family lives. Join our team and help shape the future of unmanned technology within the defense industry today!

GENERAL JOB SUMMARY:

The Chief Engineer for Aircraft Development is responsible for leading the technical vision, engineering strategy, and overall system integration for a next?generation unmanned aircraft program. This role oversees the complete engineering lifecycle - from concept development and requirements definition through detailed design, testing, certification, and entry into service. The Chief Engineer ensures all designs meet performance, safety, regulatory, schedule, and cost objectives while driving innovation and technical excellence across multidisciplinary engineering teams.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Defining and maintaining the aircraft’s technical baseline, architecture, and requirements
Leading cross-functional engineering teams (structures, propulsion, avionics, systems, flight sciences, manufacturing engineering, etc.)
Serving as the primary technical authority and decision maker for the aircraft
Managing technical risks and resolving complex engineering issues
Ensuring compliance with FAA/DoD/industry standards and working closely with certification authorities
Partnering with program management on schedule, cost, and technical trade decisions
Representing engineering to executive leadership, customers, suppliers, and regulators
Driving a culture of safety, innovation, engineering discipline, and continuous improvement
Supports business development as the lead technical contact for proposal efforts relating to the product line
Creates and maintains the technical road map for the product line
Supports program management and project engineers with development of program planning strategies, technical cost estimates, evaluations of alternatives, risk management, logistics management, cost-performance trade-offs, preparation of data, status updates and presentations at customer reviews
Direct and work with engineering team to develop solutions to customer requirements and facilitate resolutions where product line conflicts arise
For the assigned product line and product line derivatives, is the overriding design authority for the product including all new development and product enhancements
Responsible for facilitating the integration of multi-program/project requirements without design/manufacturing configuration and the cost
Assists with setting priorities across the product line. Ensuring roles and responsibilities are clearly defined and coordinated with project engineer(s)
Provides support to Project Engineer(s) as necessary, to include, but not limited or project planning, estimating, execution of project tasks and management of the engineering team of integrated product team (IPT)
Assists the functional managers with developing and implementing improved procedures and standards to ensure that output is high quality, accurate, on –time, and within budget; which includes establishing metrics (key performance indicators) for the engineering projects and accountabilities for achieving results
Provides direction and leadership on technical and technology issues and collaborates with Chief Technical Officer, Vice President of Engineering, Technical Director, and/or Engineering Operations Manager, as appropriate from cross-product line issues and lessons learned
Defines and manages risks of technical approaches in terms of resources/tools and personnel needs across the product line
Enforces the execution of company engineering design processes
Lead failure analysis and root cause investigation using corrective action tools and techniques needed to effectively solve problems
Fosters ethical conduct and personal integrity throughout Engineering to ensure the company’s ability to attract and retain customers in highly competitive environment
Assists the project engineer(s) with customer requirements, goals, and expectations
Reports progress across the product line in meeting external/internal customer requirements, goals, and expectations as it relates to the technical roadmap
May act as Design Authority for approval of engineering technical data package elements (engineering drawings, specification, etc.)
Works with supply chain and strategic suppliers to ensure suppliers meet engineering specifications
Provide mentorship
May be assigned to lead complex, multi-system, multi-discipline engineering projects outside of the assigned product line
Other duties may be assigned

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:

No direct reports
Achieves results through leading and mentoring an engineering team in a matrixed environment

Compensation: $185,000 - $225,000

Required Experience:

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

Required:

Excellent engineering and project management experience
Strong technical knowledge of aircraft systems and related support systems
Knowledge of military operations
Excellent communication and relationship skills with Senior Leadership, Program Management, Customers and engineering team members
Proficiency with MS Office products
Knowledge of compliance elements for ISO/AS9100, EVMS and Export regulations
Strong presentation preparation and delivery skills with audiences such as Subcontractors, Prime and Government
Strong technical writing skills to communicate internally or externally
Demonstrated passion for customer satisfaction
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 effectively communicate professionally in writing or verbally with all levels of personnel
Flexibility to handle changing requirements and prioritize in a dynamic environment

Preferred but not required:

Engineering management experience in the aerospace or aviation industry
Experience in reviewing and approving model based systems engineering (MBSE) documents in CAMEO
Experience with operational analysis using AFSIM
Experience reviewing CAD models and Drawings in CATIA
Knowledge of Company operations and procedures

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Required:

Bachelor’s degree in applicable engineering, technical, or science discipline
Minimum 20 years relevant technical experience with Engineering, Systems, Integration, Test, Software, and/or Engineering Project Leadership, preferably within the aerospace or aviation industries
Prior experience working on aircraft development programs
Secret level U.S. security clearance (requires U.S. Citizenship and no foreign contacts)

Preferred:

Master’s degree in aerospace, mechanical, or electrical engineering
Pilot’s license

WORK ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Office and/or manufacturing environment
May work extended hours or weekends to to complete tasks and meet schedule
May work in manufacturing and/or field environments with potential exposure to uncontrolled climate condidtions and potential exposure to noise, dust and hazardous chemicals
Ability to perform repetitive motion (computer work, phones)
Ability to stand and sit for long period of time
May be required to lift up to 50 pounds in accordance with KUAS General Safety Training guidelines

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:

This position is located in Roseville, CA and is not eligible for remote work. Up to 25% travel may be required.

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

Keyword: Chief Engineer

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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If you require an accommodation to navigate or apply to our careers site, please send your request to HRAccessibility@kratosdefense.com or call 858-964-2916. Any inquires not related to requesting an accommodation will be discarded.

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The company will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.

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