If you're a hardware engineer at a large defense contractor and your ideas keep getting lost in layers of approval, this role puts you one step from the CTO. At Kraken Kinetics, you'll design, build and test the electrical systems inside safe-and-arm and fuzing systems for unmanned platforms, technology that goes directly into the hands of US warfighters. Kraken Kinetics designs and manufactures warheads and firing systems for unmanned and autonomous weapon platforms, and gets them to production quickly. In this hands-on role, you'll report to the Director of Engineering/CTO and work across every electrical system the team builds, taking designs from schematic through prototype, test and qualification. You'll have real ownership of your work, a direct line to leadership, and the space to bring forward ideas and see them built.

This Role Suits You If:

You want to own your designs from concept to test, not hand them off and lose sight of them You have ideas that aren't being heard where you are now You enjoy a fast pace and a team that moves quickly from decision to action You want your work to make a direct difference to warfighters in the field

Job Responsibilities:

Design and develop electrical systems for ESADs, fuzing and related kinetic systems, from schematic capture to PCB layout Own PCB design for signal integrity, power distribution and thermal management Build prototypes and lead testing and qualification, including environmental and stress testing Write and debug microcontroller firmware in C/C++ Troubleshoot hardware and carry out root cause analysis using JTAG, oscilloscopes and bench testing Work with mechanical, software and systems engineers on integration, interfaces and ICDs Ensure designs comply with MIL-STD-1316, MIL-STD-810, MIL-STD-202 and

IPC-2221

Produce and maintain design specifications, test procedures and failure analysis reports under revision control Support assembly, testing and field deployment of prototype and production systems Mentor junior engineers and lead smaller projects or subsystems

Experience Required:

Bachelor's or Master's in Electrical Engineering or a related field, with 5+ years of hands-on hardware design in defense, aerospace or other safety critical industries ESAD, fuzing, safe and arm, warhead or payload experience strongly preferred; engineers from avionics, munitions test, medical devices or other high-reliability electronics will also be considered Analog and digital circuit design, PCB layout (Altium or similar) and embedded C/C++ for microcontrollers (Preferred) Hands-on lab and debug skills, including oscilloscopes, JTAG, failure analysis and reliability testing Familiarity with MIL-STD-1316, MIL-STD-810 and

MIL-STD-202

desirable US person; active security clearance, or the ability to obtain one, required

Pay:

$115,000.00 - $165,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) matching Life insurance Paid time off Parental leave Relocation assistance Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person