Kratos Defense and Security Solutions

Mechanical Design Engineer

Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related technical field
  • Minimum of 2 years' relevant engineering experience
  • Proficient in AutoCAD and 3-D modeling software
  • Experience in defense or DoD engineering preferred
  • Knowledge of creating technical proposals and procurement specifications

Responsibilities

  • Design mechanical structures and modifications for customer projects
  • Attend kickoff meetings and conduct design reviews with clients
  • Review specifications and ensure compliance with contract requirements
  • Prepare and manage task lists while tracking schedules and budgets
  • Provide technical guidance to the CAD team and approve designs
  • Collaborate with vendors and resolve material issues
  • Support Sales in proposal development and provide engineering estimates

Benefits

  • Work in a combination of office and manufacturing settings
  • Opportunity to contribute to product improvement and new developments
  • Engagement in diverse engineering tasks on various projects
  • Participation in design reviews and client interactions
Full Job Description
GENERAL JOB SUMMARY:

To determine and implement mechanical designs that meet cost and schedule objectives and customer requirements.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
  • Designs shelters and mechanical modifications such as rack installations, ECU installations, entry panel installations, and miscellaneous ancillary items.
  • Attends job kick-off meetings and participates in design reviews with customers.
  • Reviews customer requirements, including specifications, Statements of Work, and interface drawings to ensure contract compliance.
  • Prepares and updates task lists.
  • Tracks schedules and budgets on assigned programs.
  • Issues long lead material.
  • Provides technical input to the CAD design team on various tasks.
  • Reviews and approves drawings.
  • Interfaces with other departments to resolve questions and technical issues.
  • Creates technical proposals, technical materials, and procurement specifications.
  • Supports the Sales department in proposal development and engineering estimates.
  • Reviews vendor/shop drawings, quotes, and proposals.
  • Resolves vendor issues and dispositions of the defective material.
  • Creates Cost Schedule Impact Logs (CSILs) for added scope.
  • Submits Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs).
  • Interfaces with customers and contracts to resolve customer-related issues.
  • Contributes to product improvement, new products, and product standardization.
  • Other duties may be assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:

This position does not have supervisory responsibilities.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES:
  • Ability to maintain sensitive and confidential information as required by government standards.
  • Ability to interact effectively with peers and supervisors.
  • Ability to interact appropriately with the public when necessary.
  • Ability to adhere to workplace rules.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
  • 4-year college/university education in technical field (BSME/BSMET).
  • 2+ years of professional engineering experience preferred.
  • Experience with AutoCAD, 3-D Modeling Software, etc.
  • Defense/DoD engineering background preferable.

WORK ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
  • Office and manufacturing environment.
  • Ability to stand and sit for long periods of time.
  • Ability to perform repetitive motion (keyboarding, 10-key, phones).
  • Ability to lift up to 10 pounds.
  • Ability to follow standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.

About Kratos Defense and Security Solutions

Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. provides mission critical products, solutions, and services in the United States. The company operates through three segments: Kratos Government Solutions, Unmanned Systems, and Public Safety & Security. The Kratos Government Solutions segment offers microwave electronic products, satellite communications, training systems, modular systems, and defense and rocket support services. The Unmanned Systems segment provides unmanned aerial, ground, and seaborne, as well as command, control, and communications systems. The Public Safety & Security segment designs, engineers, deploys, operates, integrates, maintains, and operates security and surveillance solutions for homeland security, public safety, critical infrastructure, government, and commercial customers. The company serves national security related agencies, the department of defense, intelligence agencies, and classified agencies, as well as international government agencies and domestic and international commercial customers; and critical infrastructure, power generation, power transport, nuclear energy, financial, IT, healthcare, education, transportation, and petro-chemical industries, as well as government and military customers. Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. was founded in 1994 and is headquartered in San Diego, California.
Learn more about Kratos Defense and Security Solutions
Size
3,300 employees
Market Cap
$1.1 billion
Industry
Net Income
$79.6 million
Founded
1994
5 Year Trend
+8.4%
Revenue
$747.6 million
NASDAQ

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