Engineering Intern - Material and Process/Tooling

Job Description

Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc., is a leading defense technology company focused on unmanned systems, satellite communications, cyber security/warfare, microwave electronics, missile defense, training, and combat systems. Our customers include the U.S. federal government, foreign governments, commercial enterprises, and state and local government agencies. At Kratos, we prioritize affordability as a cornerstone of our technology. We leverage proven, cutting-edge methodologies and technology to minimize costs, streamline schedules, and mitigate risks, ensuring timely delivery of cost-effective solutions to market.

Kratos Unmanned Aerial Systems (KUAS), a division of Kratos Defense, is renowned for its expertise in developing, delivering, integrating, and supporting high-performance, cost-effective, jet-powered Unmanned Aerial Systems (Targets and Tactical). As a mid-tier defense contractor, we've demonstrated agility and innovation in providing aircraft to the US military and global allies and partners. Our track record of delivering top-notch jet-powered subscale targets has established us as a go-to defense contractor capable of delivering capabilities at an affordable price.

General Job Summary:

At KUAS, we prioritize innovation, collaboration, and growth. Our team collaborates to cultivate a supportive and dynamic workplace, fostering creativity and promoting professional development while honoring personal and family lives. Join our team and help shape the future of unmanned technology within the defense industry today!

Essential Job Funtions:

The Airframe and Structures Engineering Directorate is seeking high-performing engineering interns with a focus on Material and Process Engineering that are interested in working on jet-powered, unmanned aerial drones used for tactical systems, weapon systems testing and warfighter training.

Typical responsibilities:

1. Support engineering staff responsible for designing components manufactured from composite or metallic materials including material and processing requirements for composites, adhesives, and coatings.
2. Research industry data and assist in the selection of materials and integrating hardware.
3. Research and test new materials to be qualified for use in production.
4. Develop Kratos material or process specifications as standards for material procurement or production operations.
5. Use CATIA computer aided design software to support tool development, create 3D models and engineering drawings.
6. Apply Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) to determine drawing requirements that provide affordable design and tolerance studies to assure proper assembly.
7. May perform basic engineering calculations to assess design integrity.
8. May prepare and present design review material for internal peer reviews.
9. Interface with analysis engineers and manufacturing engineering to complete design tasks
10. Research, collect and analyze historical product data.

COMPENSATION: $25 per hour

DURATION: Fall Internship (approximately September - Spring 2026)

Experience and Skills

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

Required:

• 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.
• Detailed understanding and application of technical documentation and engineering processes and practices.
• Ability to review Engineering Change Notices (ECN's).
• Ability to generate compliant documentation.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Required:

• In process of obtaining a BS or MS degree in Engineering.

WORK ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Office and/or manufacturing environment.
• Ability to stand and sit for long periods of time.
• Ability to perform repetitive motion (keyboarding, 10-key, phones).
• May be required to lift up to 50 pounds in accordance with KUAS General Safety Training guidelines.

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:

• 0-25% - May be required to travel between locations.

THE ABOVE STATEMENTS ARE INTENDED TO DESCRIBE THE GENERAL NATURE AND LEVEL OF WORK BEING PERFORMED BY INDIVIDUALS ASSIGNED TO THIS CLASSIFICATION. THEY ARE NOT INTENDED TO BE CONSTRUED AS AN EXHAUSTIVE LIST OF ALL RESPONSIBILITIES, DUTIES AND SKILLS REQUIRED OF PERSONNEL SO CLASSIFIED.

A REVIEW OF THIS CLASSIFICATION HAS EXCLUDED THE MARGINAL FUNCTIONS OF THE CLASSIFICATION THAT ARE INCIDENTAL TO THE PERFORMANCE OF FUNDAMENTAL JOB JUTIES. ALL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES ARE ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS AND REQUIREMENTS AND ARE SUBJECT TO POSSIBLE MODIFICATION TO REASONABLY ACCOMMODATE INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES TO PERFORM THIS JOB PROFICIENTLY. THE REQUIREMENTS LISTED IN THIS DOCUMENT ARE THE MINIMUM LEVELS OF KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, OR ABILITIES.

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