Senior Systems Engineer
Kraken Kinetics, Pinehurst, NC
About the job
About Kraken Kinetics
Kraken Kinetics designs and manufactures advanced kinetic solutions that enable modern warfighting capabilities for the United States Armed Forces and its allies. We specialize in mission-tailored warheads and firing systems for unmanned and autonomous weapon platforms, delivering production-ready solutions at speed to address urgent national security challenges.
Our team brings decades of specialized Department of War experience across the full lifecycle of kinetic system development—from concept and design through testing, manufacturing, and operational deployment. Built on a foundation of work that helped lead the DoW into the era of kinetic drones, Kraken Kinetics combines commercial agility with deep technical expertise to deliver DEFINITIVE LETHALITY™ when it matters most.
Position Summary
Kraken Kinetics is seeking an experienced Senior Systems Engineer to support the development and maturation of advanced defense products within a small, fast-moving engineering organization.
This is a hands-on execution role. The Senior Systems Engineer will work directly across mechanical, electrical, firmware, test, manufacturing, and program functions to translate customer and operational needs into clear system requirements, interfaces, verification strategies, and technical baselines. The role will remain closely involved in day-to-day engineering execution and product development rather than operating primarily in a strategic or advisory capacity.