Kranze Technology Solutions, Inc

Senior Systems Engineer

Des Plaines, IL - Full Time

Kranze Technology Solutions develops complex, customized cutting edge aircraft avionics hardware and software solutions supporting survivability, situational awareness, and interoperability systems. KTS is seeking multiple systems engineers ranging from entry level to experienced, talented, and motivated individuals:

  • Work with system architects to develop product architectures
  • Develop systems requirements and test procedures
  • Design, develop, integrate, and test major features of hardware and software products developed by KTS and using the latest COTS, industry, and government technology
  • Assist with system integration, verification and validation, and effectiveness analysis
  • Oversee project deliverables to customers and Warfighters

The candidate poses a technical and integration background with a solid understanding of developing battle-space CONOPS and mission oriented solutions. The candidate has demonstrated integration experience of various systems (ideally of aircraft systems). The candidate will work with Software and Systems team to define interfaces, communicate with suppliers, customers, and other sites, and perform overall integration. The candidate will also support lab and field exercises. The candidate must be able to work with limited supervision, contribute innovative ideas to improve product capabilities, and lead smaller integration efforts.

Qualifications and Skills

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering or related field with 10+ years of experience
  • Strong analytical, problem solving skills
  • Working knowledge of electrical circuit design
  • Hardware and software troubleshooting skills
  • Proficient with the following interfaces including setup and troubleshooting: Serial (RS-232/422, USB), Ethernet networking, and MIL-STD-1553
  • Comfortable with C/C++ or scripting language programming
  • Experience with Linux operating systems
  • Familiar with Android tablets preferred
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills
  • Ability to travel
  • Ability to obtain Security Clearance, for which the United States Government requires United States citizenship

Benefits

Kranze Technology Solutions is proud to provide extremely competitive benefits to all full time employees including:

  • Comprehensive Leave plan (Paid Time Off)
  • Comprehensive Health Care package including Vision, Dental, Health Savings Account (HSA), and more
  • Generous Simplified Employee Pension (SEP) retirement plan
  • Paid Overtime
  • Flex Time and Flexible Scheduling
  • Tuition Reimbursement options
  • Casual and relaxed work environment

About Kranze Technology Solutions

Kranze Technology Solutions, Inc. is a company in the defense industry specializing in Infrared Countermeasures (IRCM) systems, digital interoperability and networking, and program support for the US Navy, US Marine Corps, and SOCOM. KTS provides hardware and software product development, systems of systems integration, system test and evaluation support, modeling and simulation analysis, and other engineering services. KTS offers a casual, flexible and entrepreneurial work environment with a close-knit team of dedicated leading professionals in multiple fields. KTS provides each team member significant opportunity to solve a wide variety of complex technical challenges in small teams while working hand in hand with our defense customers.

KTS is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind.  All applicants will be considered for employment without regards to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status, or any other segmenting characteristics protected by law.  eeopost.pdf (dol.gov) Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision (dol.gov)

If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to: 
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