Kratos Defense and Security Solutions

Project Engineer

Kratos Defense and Security Solutions • $80K — $110K *
Orlando, FL 32828In-Person
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • BS degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Civil, or Industrial Engineering, or Construction Management, or relevant technical field; significant work experience may substitute for education.
  • At least 5 years of job-related experience, preferably in aerospace or military training systems.
  • Ability to interpret and work with electrical and mechanical drawings and specifications.
  • Proficiency with Model Based Design and ANSI Y14.5 (GD&T).
  • Strong computer skills with standard office software proficiency.

Responsibilities

  • Define and manage the overall technical scope of the project, interpreting client specifications.
  • Supervise electrical and mechanical engineers, design drafters, and systems engineers.
  • Oversee development, review, integration, and testing of engineering deliverables.
  • Coordinate reviews of engineering analyses for technical accuracy.
  • Manage technical aspects of procurement, including vendor proposal evaluations.
  • Facilitate resolution of technical issues during various project phases.
  • Develop technical scopes of work, monitor engineering progress, and implement corrective actions.

Benefits

  • Opportunities for professional development and continued education.
  • Exposure to high-tech environments with cutting-edge projects.
  • Engagement with a diverse range of engineering disciplines.
  • Experience in the aerospace and military sectors, offering unique challenges and rewards.
Full Job Description
Kratos has an exciting opportunity for a Project Engineer. The Project Engineer coordinates and manages all technical aspects of a project, ensuring success in final integration, test, and delivery.
  • Defines and manages the overall technical scope of the project, interpreting client requirements, specifications, and applicable standards to develop comprehensive engineering execution plans and ensure alignment among various engineering disciplines
  • Supervises assigned electrical and mechanical engineers, design drafters, and systems engineers in all aspects of assigned scope and employee requirements
  • Oversee the development, review, and integration, and test of all engineering deliverables, including drawings, specifications, calculations, and technical reports from various disciplines, ensuring consistency, quality, and compliance with project requirements
  • Coordinates and reviews engineering analyses and calculations performed by discipline engineers to ensure technical accuracy and validate design assumptions
  • Manages the technical aspects of procurement, including developing technical specifications for equipment and materials, evaluating vendor proposals, and ensuring selected vendors and items meet project and engineering needs
  • Facilitates the resolution of technical issues and challenges that arise during design, procurement, construction, and commissioning, coordinating input from various engineering disciplines and stakeholders.
  • Develops and manages technical scopes of work, monitors engineering progress against project schedules and budgets, identifies variances, and implements corrective actions as needed.
  • Provides engineering oversight and support during procurement, fabrication, construction, installation, and commissioning phases, ensuring adherence to design specifications, quality standards, and safety
  • Conducts or coordinates site inspections and progress reviews to monitor technical compliance, identify potential issues, and ensure work aligns with engineering designs and project objectives
  • Identifies and manages technical risks throughout the project lifecycle, developing mitigation strategies in collaboration with the project team
  • Serves as a key technical interface between the project management team, discipline engineers, clients, vendors, and other stakeholders, ensuring clear communication of technical information
  • Manages technical changes to the project scope, evaluating impacts, and ensuring proper evaluation, documentation, and approval


  • BS degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Civil, or Industrial Engineering, or Construction Management, or a relevant technical field (significant work experience in mechanical engineering may be substituted for education).
  • At least 5 years of job-related experience, ideally in fields related to aerospace and military training systems or similar high-tech environments
  • Ability to interpret and work with electrical and mechanical drawings, interface control documents, requirements specifications, and system models
  • Proficiency with Model Based Design / Engineering and ANSI Y14.5 (GD&T)
  • Strong computer skills and experience with standard office software.

Preferred Skills/Experience
  • Experience with naval or industrial power plants
  • Project or Engineering Management Certification (PMI, CPEM)
  • Experience with any combination of: Building Information Models (BIM), AutoDesk Revit, Jira requirements management, Deltek CostPoint, SolidWorks and SolidWorks PDM, TipQA
  • 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

This posting will close within 90 days from the Posting Date.

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
Aerospace & Defense
Net Income
$79.6 million
Founded
1994
5 Year Trend
+8.4%
Revenue
$747.6 million
NASDAQ
KTOS
* Ladders Estimates

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