Kratos Crane Indiana Site Mission Industry Day - Sept 11th 2025

Kratos Defense & Security Solutions Indiana Site Hiring Announcement

Kratos is expanding its operations in Indiana to support critical national defense programs, including radar sustainment and modernization, advanced manufacturing, microelectronics, and hypersonics test initiatives. Our new facilities at NSWC Crane and the surrounding WestGate Technology Park are central to this growth. iAs part of this strategic growth, we are establishing a talent pipeline for technical and programmatic positions across multiple disciplines.

To connect with the community and prospective candidates, Kratos will be hosting the following event:

Kratos Crane Site Mission Industry Day: Building Our Future Together

• Date & Time: Thursday, September 11, 2025 | 9:00 AM 2:00 PM
• Location: Kratos SRE 14064 SGM Gene Shaw Technology Dr., Crane, IN 47522
• Target Attendees: Local job seekers, transitioning military personnel, recent graduates, trade school students, and candidates considering new opportunities.

Event Agenda:

• 8:30 AM Check-In & Breakfast
• 9:00 AM Welcome Remarks
• 9:15 AM Company Overview & Project Mission
• 9:45 AM Breakout Stations Open
• 10:00 AM 12:00 PM On-the-Spot Interviews

Staffing Needs

Kratos is actively recruiting for a wide range of positions to support our talent pipeline.

We are seeking talent across multiple domains to support radar lifecycle sustainment, integration, and digital engineering:

• Radar Engineering & Sustainment




• Transmitter / Signal Processor Engineers
• Antenna / RF Systems Engineers
• Test & Evaluation Engineers (lab, depot, and field environments)
• Hardware Sustainment / DMSMS Specialists




• Systems Engineering & Integration




• Model-Based Systems Engineers (MBSE / Cameo)
• Digital Thread / Configuration Management Specialists
• Systems Integration & Test Engineers




• Program Management & Operations




• Program / Project Managers (DoD Acquisition & OTA experience)
• Logistics, Depot Operations, and Supply Chain Specialists
• Contracts & Agreements Managers (OTA, subcontract management)




• Support Functions




• Facility / Operations Support
• Security & Compliance (NISPOM, CMMC, NIST 800-171)
• Business / HR / Finance roles to support local site operations
• Quality Management Systems

Why Kratos?

Kratos is dedicated to accelerating innovation for national defense. Our Indiana team works at the forefront of radar sustainment, digital engineering, microelectronics, and advanced test capabilitiesisupporting the U.S. Navy, OUSD R&E, and other critical defense stakeholders. We offer competitive compensation, professional growth opportunities, and the chance to make a direct impact on the future of U.S. defense capabilities.

• Be part of building a new Indiana-based radar sustainment and integration center supporting the U.S. Navyis fleet readiness.
• Work at the intersection of cutting-edge radar technology, digital engineering, and advanced manufacturing.
• Contribute to a program of national strategic importance with long-term stability and growth opportunities.
• Join a company culture that values innovation, teamwork, and mission success.

How to Attend

Interested candidates who would like to attend the Kratos Crane Mission Industry Day should apply directly through this announcement. Qualified applicants will receive event confirmation and additional details upon application review.

This general requisition allows interested professionals to express interest in future openings at the Indiana Site. Candidates will be considered for roles aligned with their experience as positions formally open.

Qualifications (General)

• Bacheloris degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Business, or related field (advanced degrees a plus).
• Relevant experience in defense systems, radar technologies, or DoD program execution.
• Familiarity withiNavy radar systems (AN/SPY-1, AEGIS, or similar)istrongly preferred.
• Experience with DoD acquisition environments, includingiOTAs, depot sustainment, or digital engineering frameworks.
• Ability to obtain and maintain aiDoD Secret clearancei(higher levels may be required for certain roles).
• Strong collaboration and communication skills; ability to work across industry and government teams.

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