Depot Activation Lead - Senior Mechanical Engineer

Kratos Defense & Rocket Support Services, Inc; Crane (IN); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Kratos Defense is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer/Depot Activation Lead to plan, coordinate, and execute stand-up of a new MRO capability for a major defense enterprise, focusing on system requirements, automated testing, and sustainment data environments.

The role includes cross-functional collaboration, development of technical documentation, and ensuring quality across IPTs, with DoD security clearance. Onsite in a United States defense facility, supporting IOC/FOC milestones.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related technical discipline.
• Experience in aerospace/defense sustainment and complex program stand-ups.
• Knowledge of DoD logistics systems and IOC/FOC milestones.
• Ability to deploy or integrate automated testing infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with systems, electrical, and test engineering to integrate mechanical requirements into prototypes.
• Provide input during IPT meetings and manage action items.
• Prepare engineering drawings, analysis reports, and configuration-controlled artifacts.
• Support program reviews, milestone events, and Navy design evaluations.
• Develop or update BOMs, install drawings, and wiring schematics for radar subsystems.
• Coordinate with radar engineers, field technicians, and manufacturing leads to resolve discrepancies.

Skills

Mechanical engineering

Aerospace experience

Defense sustainment

Project management

Analytical skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Automated Test Equipment (ATE)

STTE

BOM development

Job description

Kratos Defense is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer/Depot Activation Lead to plan, coordinate, and execute stand-up of a new MRO capability for a major defense enterprise, focusing on system requirements, automated testing, and sustainment data environments.

The role includes cross-functional collaboration, development of technical documentation, and ensuring quality across IPTs, with DoD security clearance. Onsite in a United States defense facility, supporting IOC/FOC milestones.