Senior Defense Mechanical Design Engineer

Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc.; Dallastown (York County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) Savings Plan

Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)

Paid Time-Off (PTO)

Holidays

Education Reimbursement

Job summary

Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. seeks a Sr. Mechanical Design Engineer to autonomously determine and implement mechanical designs meeting cost, schedule, and customer requirements. The role involves shelters design, rack/ECU installations, and interfaces with customers and internal teams.

The candidate will review requirements, prepare task lists, track budgets, and provide input to CAD teams. Experience with DoD projects is preferred; mentorship of junior engineers is part of the role.

Qualifications

• BSME/BSMET degree required.
• 6+ years professional engineering experience preferred.
• Experience with AutoCAD; 3-D Modeling Software.

Responsibilities

• Designs shelters and mechanical modifications such as rack installations, ECU installations, entry panel installations, and miscellaneous ancillary items.
• Attends kick-off meetings and participates in design reviews with customers.
• Reviews customer requirements including specifications and interface drawings to ensure contract compliance.
• Prepares and updates task lists; tracks schedules and budgets on assigned programs.
• Issues long lead material and provides technical input to CAD design team.
• Reviews and approves drawings; interfaces with other departments to resolve questions and issues.
• Creates technical proposals, materials, and procurement specifications; supports Sales in proposals and engineering estimates.
• Reviews vendor/shop drawings, quotes, and proposals; resolves vendor issues and dispositions defective material; creates CSILs for added scope.
• Submits Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs); interfaces with customers and contracts to resolve issues.
• Contributes to product improvement and mentors Associate/Mechanical Design Engineers.

Skills

Mechanical design

AutoCAD

3D modeling

Technical drawing review

Education

BSME/BSMET degree

Tools

AutoCAD

3D Modeling Software

Job description

Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. seeks a Sr. Mechanical Design Engineer to autonomously determine and implement mechanical designs meeting cost, schedule, and customer requirements. The role involves shelters design, rack/ECU installations, and interfaces with customers and internal teams.

The candidate will review requirements, prepare task lists, track budgets, and provide input to CAD teams. Experience with DoD projects is preferred; mentorship of junior engineers is part of the role.