Co-Pilot (Large Non-Jet) jobs in Birmingham, AL

SUMMARY

This position is responsible for developing, testing, maintaining and updating data acquisition and application software. Candidates should have a strong aptitude in logic and math in addition to having an ability to troubleshoot and problem solve. Co-op rotations beginning Spring 2023, Summer 2023 or Fall 2023 available.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Troubleshoot, maintain and update existing laboratory software.
• Actively engage to fully understand hardware interfaces.
• Develop and implement new data acquisition and analysis software.
• Interface with engineers on new test design and research activities.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• U.S. Citizen with ability to obtain Top Secret Security Clearance
• Completed freshman year in engineering, computer science, physics, mathematics or other related field.
• Strong analytical skills and creative problem solving capabilities
• Ability to work well with others in a dynamic environment
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines.
• Self-motivated to continually expand knowledge and skills related to this position.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Completed sophomore year in engineering, computer science, physics, mathematics or other related field.
• Programming experience
• C, C , C#
• Lab View
• MATLAB

Candidates who display strong work ethic, scholarship, quality workmanship, problem solving, and time management are highly valued. This workplace is a secured facility and U.S. citizenship, a background check, and drug test are required.

Kratos Defense is an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer. EOE, Minorities, Females, Vet, Disabled, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity or any other protected class.
All qualified job seekers are encouraged to apply. Kratos Defense is committed to America's veterans by providing opportunities for them to continue contributing after service to our nation. We also work to provide reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities.
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From: Kratos Defense

Benefits:

COOP Student Employees – Applies to students enrolled in an accredited college or university
and who are employed n a defined COOP rotation through their academic Cooperative Education Program.
Rotations Defined – The normal three rotations in a defined COOP program are Spring (January -May), Summer (June - Aug) or Fall (September- Dec). Below are benefit programs that COOP student employees are eligible to participate.

Comprehensive Pay

• Rotation One: $18.00
• Rotation Two: $20.00
• Rotation Three: $22.00

Holiday Pay – COOP student employees will be paid eight (8) hours of holiday pay for any holiday
which falls in a week worked during their rotation.
Paid Time Off (PTO) – COOP student employees receive a twenty (20) hour PTO bank
immediately upon each rotation. Time to be used for (illness, vacation, bereavement). At the end
of each rotation, unused PTO will be forfeited.
Transitional Allowance – COOP student employees are eligible to receive a taxable
transitional allowance ($3,000) at the beginning of each new rotation payable on the first
normally scheduled pay date.