Product Engineer 2

Product Engineer 2

Job Tracking ID :

85347-368142

Job Level :

Mid Career (2+ years)

Level of Education :

BA/BS

Job Type :

Full-Time/Regular

Date Updated :

04/08/2026

Radford Job Code :

MF.MEPE.P2

Travel Requirement :

Compensation :

Salary Range:

$92,000.00 - $121,000.00

Capabilities :

Salary :

$

TBD - TBD

Years Of Experience :

2+ Job Description Kratos Microwave, Inc., a Kratos' company, is looking for a Product Engineer, level 2, to work onsite at their San Jose location. Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. (

NASDAQ:

KTOS) develops and fields transformative, affordable technology, platforms, and systems for United States National Security related customers, allies, and commercial enterprises. At Kratos, we encourage an entrepreneurial spirit balanced with discipline. We work hard, and take care of our customers, employees and families. Recognized as thought leaders in our industry, we are motivated by creating and delivering innovative solutions to our nation and global customers. We proactively build trusted relationships with our peers, partners and customers, and take ownership for our actions—always striving to do the right thing. Kratos offers medical, dental, vision, life, short and long term disability insurance, 401(k) savings plan, Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP), paid time off, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, and more.

GENERAL JOB SUMMARY

Responsible for new product introduction and production support engineering for a specific product or group of products after transfer from design to in-house or outsourced production. Interfaces with design, process, test, reliability and manufacturing engineering to solve product issues and production problems. Develops and sustains process improvements to reduce production costs and increase yields.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Develops professional expertise, applies company policies and procedures to resolve a variety of issues.
• Determines a course of action based on guidelines and modifies processes and methods as required.
• Supports in the development of new products from prototype through production release to ensures a smooth document package handoff to operations and production teams.
• Develops, reviews, and maintains manufacturing documentation including work instructions, BOMs, and test procedures.
• Advance level experience with tune and test for Microwave Products from DC to 50GHz.
• Works on problems of moderate scope which are often varied and routine where analysis of situations or data requires a review of a variety of factors.
• Exercises judgment within defined procedures and practices to determine appropriate action.
• Applies learned techniques and contributes to analysis and investigation to solve problems.
• Normally receives little instruction on day-to-day work, general instructions on new assignments.
• Focuses on providing standard professional advice and creating initial reports/analyzes for review by experienced team professionals.
• Other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY

This position do not have supervisory responsibilities. Experience and Skills

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the assigned duties, including computer skills.
• Maintain sensitive and confidential information as required by company and government requirements.
• Communicate and interact effectively with peers, supervisors, and public, including maintaining respect for others, and following company policies.
• Have a willingness and ability to learn and utilize company technology for company required purposes, including, for example training, reviewing, and signing policies and procedures, benefits enrollment, and changes, and more.
• Ability to read, understand, and follow instructions.
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment.
• Ability to maintain knowledge, skills, and abilities as it pertains to your job.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Typically requires a Bachelor's degree and a minimum of 2 years of related experience; or an advanced degree without experience; or equivalent work experience.

WORK ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Office and/or manufacturing environment.
• Ability to sit and stand for long periods of time.
• Ability to perform repetitive motion (keyboarding, mouse, phones, use tools/equipment).

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

Yes, as required. #LI-BI1Kratos

Base Annual Sprodualary Range:

$92,000.00 - $121,000.00 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 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. Disability Accessibility Accommodation 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. Pay Transparency 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.