Mechanical Engineer

Kratos Space Training & Cyber; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Kratos Space Training & Cyber seeks a Mechanical Engineer to lead design and analysis for integrated mechanical systems. You will translate requirements into assemblies, drawings and models for production, testing, and deployment.

You will perform stress analyses, coordinate with manufacturing and systems teams, and drive risk mitigation. Knowledge of MBD, BIM tools, and Python is highly valued; on-site collaboration is expected.

Qualifications

• Professional Engineer license or EIT certification required.
• Experience with naval or industrial power plants preferred.
• Proficiency with Model Based Design (MBD).
• Experience with BIM, Revit, CostPoint, SolidWorks/SolidWorks PDM, Jama, TipQA.

Responsibilities

• Leads design of assemblies and structures for integrating complex mechanical systems digitally before production.
• Performs stress and structural analyses for strength, durability and safety under various loads.
• Decomposes high-level requirements into detailed tasks for engineering work.
• Generates concepts, drawings, models and documentation for manufacturing and testing.
• Reviews and communicates metrics for technical and schedule progress.
• Identifies risks and proposes mitigation strategies for designs and manufacture.
• Collaborates with manufacturing, systems and simulator teams to ensure feasible integration.

Skills

PE certification

Naval power plants

Model Based Design

BIM

Revit

Deltek CostPoint

SolidWorks

SolidWorks PDM

Jama requirements management

TipQA

HVAC

Fire alarm & suppression

Piping & valves

Structural decking

Industrial simulation

ISO 9001

Python scripting

Test planning & execution

Education

Professional Engineer license or EIT certification

Job description

Readiness Delivered.iKratos engineers and deploys technology and systems that move national security forward, with the cost, speed, and reliability that make readiness certain. We are a trusted partneridriven by doing the right thing and achieving maximum success for our customers, our partners and ourselves. Kratos has an exciting opportunity for aiMechanicaliEngineer.iThe Mechanical Engineer role leverages expertise in Mechanical Engineering principles to define, analyze, and design mechanical systems, ensuring compliance with project objectives and stakeholder needs.

Keyword: Mechanical Engineer

• 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

Preferred Skills/Experience

• Licensed Structural Engineer, Professional Engineer or Engineering Intern/Engineer in Training (E.I or E.I.T) certification
• Experience with naval or industrial power plants
• 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

#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 offeringsifrom 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.

From: Kratos Defense