Kratos Defense and Security Solutions

Mechanical Engineer

Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • BS degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering or related field
  • Minimum 5 years of experience in mechanical engineering and related technical domains
  • Familiar with resource allocation and team tasking
  • Skilled in interpreting and creating technical drawings and 3D models
  • Experienced in design for manufacturing and manufacturing methods
  • Knowledgeable in solid mechanics, hydraulics, and materials
  • Working knowledge of ASME Y14.1 and Y14.5 GD&T standards

Responsibilities

  • Lead design of mechanical assemblies and structures digitally before production
  • Conduct stress and structural design analysis for component safety
  • Perform functional analysis to translate technical requirements into tasks
  • Task engineers and teams to generate concepts and documentation
  • Review and communicate metrics for technical and schedule progress
  • Identify potential design risks and propose mitigation strategies
  • Liaise with cross-functional teams to ensure mechanical systems integration

Benefits

  • On-site work environment
  • Diverse project involvement
  • Collaborative engineering atmosphere influenced by cross-disciplinary teams
  • Professional development opportunities
  • Engagement in innovative design processes
Full Job Description
The Senior Mechanical Engineer role leverages expertise in Mechanical Engineering principles to lead the definition, analysis, and design of mechanical systems, ensuring compliance with project objectives and stakeholder needs.
  • Leads design of assemblies and structures for the integration of complex mechanical systems and components digitally before physical production
  • Performs stress and structural design analysis, including assessing the strength, durability, and safety of components under various stress conditions
  • Performs functional analysis to decompose high-level technical and schedule requirements into detailed tasking
  • Tasks engineers and teams in generation of concepts, drawings, electronic models, and documentation used for manufacturing, integration, and testing
  • Reviews and communicates metrics for technical and schedule progress
  • Identifies and assesses potential risks associated with designs and their manufacture and proposes mitigation strategies
  • Liaison with manufacturing and process engineers, systems engineers, and simulator designers to ensure integration of mechanical systems is feasible and achievable


  • BS degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering or a relevant technical field
  • Minimum 5 years of experience in a combination of mechanical engineering and a related technical domain
  • Experienced in identifying resource needs and tasking personnel and teams
  • Proficiency in the interpretation and creation of technical drawings and 3D models using CAD, interface control documents, requirements specifications, and system models
  • Experienced in design for manufacturing and knowledge of common manufacturing methods
  • Proficiency in principles of solid mechanics, hydraulics, and materials
  • Must possess a working knowledge of ASME Y14.1 and Y14.5 GD&T standards
  • Awareness of risk management processes
  • Strong computer skills and experience with standard office software

Preferred Skills and Experience
  • Experience with naval or industrial power plants
  • Licensed Structural Engineer, Professional Engineer or Engineering Intern/Engineer in Training (E.I or E.I.T) certification
  • Proficiency with Model Based Design (MBD)
  • Experience with any combination of: Building Information Models (BIM), AutoDesk Revit, Deltek CostPoint, SolidWorks and SolidWorks PDM, Jama requirements management, TipQA
  • Proficiency in any combination of: HVAC, Fire Alarm and Suppression Systems (FASS), piping and valves, structural decking, industrial simulation
  • Knowledge and/or experience with relevant quality management systems (e.g., ISO 9001)
  • Experience with scripting languages (e.g., Python) for data analysis or automation
  • Experience in test planning and execution for complex systems

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Competitive salary based on experience and education

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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