Overview
On Site
Depends on Experience
Full Time
Skills
Regulatory Compliance
Structural Engineering
Documentation
Testing
Functional Analysis
3D Computer Graphics
Design For Manufacturability
Manufacturing
Solid Mechanics
Hydraulics
GD&T
Risk Management
Mechanical Engineering
Energy
Training
Information Technology
Building Information Modeling
Autodesk Revit
Costpoint
SolidWorks
PDM
Jama
Requirements Management
TIPQA
HVAC
Quality Management
ISO 9000
Scripting
Python
Data Analysis
Test Plans
Aerospace
Communication
Insurance
Job Details
Job Description
Ready for What's Next? Kratos Defense & Security Solutions develops and fields transformative, affordable technology, platforms, and systems for United States National Security related customers, allies, and commercial enterprises. We proactively build trusted relationships with our peers, partners and customers, and take ownership for our actions-always striving to do the right thing. The Mechanical Engineer role leverages expertise in Mechanical Engineering principles to define, analyze, and design mechanical systems, ensuring compliance with project objectives and stakeholder needs.
Experience and Skills
Preferred Skills and Experience
Position is contingent upon successful contract award.
#LI-Onsite
Competitive salary based on experience and education
Kratos is valued for our ability to design and deliver leading edge, resilient solutions for aerospace communication, control, awareness and mission success across a continuum of offerings-from commercial to tailored custom solutions and integrated programs. Customers trust us to stay relevant and know we are in it for the long-haul. We bring both the capability and confidence that our customers value and depend on. And, we always deliver.
This posting will close within 90 days from the Posting Date.
Job Benefits
Ready for What's Next? Kratos Defense & Security Solutions develops and fields transformative, affordable technology, platforms, and systems for United States National Security related customers, allies, and commercial enterprises. We proactively build trusted relationships with our peers, partners and customers, and take ownership for our actions-always striving to do the right thing. The Mechanical Engineer role leverages expertise in Mechanical Engineering principles to define, analyze, and design mechanical systems, ensuring compliance with project objectives and stakeholder needs.
- Designs and integrates 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
- Generates and collaborates in drawings, electronic models, and documentation used for manufacturing, integration, and testing
- Performs functional analysis to decompose high-level requirements into detailed functions and allocate them to mechanical system elements
- Identifies and assesses potential risks associated with designs and their manufacture and proposes mitigation strategies
- Liaison with process engineers, systems engineers, and simulator designers to ensure integration of mechanical systems is feasible and achievable
Experience and Skills
- Proficiency in the interpretation and creation of technical drawings and 3D models using CAD, Model Based Design (MBD), 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.
- BS degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering or a relevant technical field (significant work experience in mechanical design engineering may be substituted for education)
- Minimum 2 years of experience in a combination of mechanical engineering and a related technical domain (e.g., simulation, building design, or the energy industry).
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) certificate
- 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
Position is contingent upon successful contract award.
#LI-Onsite
Competitive salary based on experience and education
Kratos is valued for our ability to design and deliver leading edge, resilient solutions for aerospace communication, control, awareness and mission success across a continuum of offerings-from commercial to tailored custom solutions and integrated programs. Customers trust us to stay relevant and know we are in it for the long-haul. We bring both the capability and confidence that our customers value and depend on. And, we always deliver.
This posting will close within 90 days from the Posting Date.
Job Benefits
- Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance Coverage
- Life/ADD & Short/Long Term Disability Insurance
- 401(k) Savings Plan
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
- Paid Time-Off (PTO)
- Holidays
- Education Reimbursement
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