Project Engineer

Kratos Defense and Security Solutions; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

Life/ADD & Short/Long Term Disability

401(k) Savings Plan

Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)

Paid Time Off

Holidays

Education Reimbursement

Job summary

Kratos Defense and Security Solutions seeks a Project Engineer to coordinate and manage all technical aspects of a complex defense training systems project, ensuring successful integration, test, and delivery. The role requires strong leadership of electrical and mechanical engineering teams and seamless collaboration with clients and vendors.

The incumbent will develop engineering execution plans, oversee design reviews, and ensure compliance with project requirements, standards, and budgets

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Define and manage the overall technical scope of the project and develop engineering execution plans
• Supervise engineering staff and reviewers across multiple disciplines
• Oversee development, integration, and test of engineering deliverables including drawings and calculations
• Coordinate and review analyses and calculations for technical accuracy
• Manage procurement technical aspects including vendor evaluation and specifications
• Address technical issues during design, procurement, construction, and commissioning
• Monitor progress against schedules and budgets and implement corrective actions
• Provide oversight during procurement, fabrication, construction, installation, and commissioning
• Conduct site inspections and progress reviews for technical compliance
• Identify and mitigate technical risks across the project lifecycle
• Serve as technical interface among PM, engineers, clients, vendors, and stakeholders
• Manage changes to project scope with proper evaluation and approval

Skills

System modeling

Electrical & mechanical drawings

GD&T (ANSI Y14.5)

Office software

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, Civil, Industrial) or related field

Tools

BIM

AutoDesk Revit

Jira requirements management

Deltek CostPoint

SolidWorks

SolidWorks PDM

TipQA

Python scripting

Job description

Job Description

Kratos delivers immersive, high-fidelity training environments that enhance readiness across air, ground, maritime, and space domains. Using advanced simulation systems with VR, AR, and MR, Kratos helps warfighters build tactical skills, improve decision‑making, and accelerate operational performance before they enter live operations. We have 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.

Responsibilities

• 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, 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

Experience And Skills

• BS degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Civil, Industrial Engineering, 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 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

Competitive Salary

Competitive salary based on experience and education

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

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

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