CTT, a Kratos' company, is looking for a Vice President of Engineering for 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: Responsibilities include overseeing the creation, development, and design of the organization's products, engineering services, and may include the research function. Oversees and controls the activities of a complete functional area through multiple levels of management within the company. Has overall control of planning, staffing, budgeting, managing expense priorities, and approving changes to methods and practices. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: * Sets vision and direction through resource allocation decisions for a significant organization or business unit. * Develops and implements strategic plans and objectives for the organization in alignment with corporate strategy; oversees direction and approves tactical administrative or operational policies and resource allocation decisions to ensure achievement of objectives. * Develops strategic plans to ensure successful implementation of action plans and objectives where analysis of situations or data requires an in-depth knowledge of the company, competitive environment, technology and economic or social implications of organization activities. * Participates in development of corporate methods, techniques and evaluation criteria for projects, programs, and people. * Approves budgets and schedules to meet corporate requirements. * Regularly interacts with executives and/or major customers. * Interactions frequently involve highly visible activities such as speaking to or negotiating with customers, influencing other executives and/or academics, lobbying regulators or policy makers and representing the organization on matters of great significance to the organization. * Directs and controls the activities of a complete functional area through multiple levels of management within the company. * Has overall control of planning, staffing, budgeting, managing expense priorities, and approving changes to methods and practices. * Manages a team of directors and/or high-level individual contributors. * Manages primarily through a team of second-level managers. * Reports to functional-area senior VP, global corporate functional leader or corporate C-level executive, such as CEO or President. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY: This position has direct supervisory responsibilities. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES: * Ability to obtain Security Clearance, if needed. * Possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the Essential Job Functions, 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 minimum of 15 years of related experience with a Bachelor's degree; or a minimum of 13 years and a Master's degree; or a PHD with a minimum of 10 years' 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). TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS: Yes, as needed.