Senior Mechanical Designer

Kratos Defense and Security Solutions; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in defense and security solutions is seeking a Senior Mechanical Designer to contribute to electromechanical product development. The ideal candidate will have substantial experience in engineering, specifically in electronic products, and be proficient in SolidWorks. This exciting role involves collaborating with engineers to meet customer requirements while ensuring manufacturability and compliance with standards.

Qualifications

• 5-10 years of experience in engineering, preferably with electronic and electromechanical products.
• Experience with SolidWorks or similar CAD tools highly desirable.
• Understanding of fabrication processes including sheet metal and machining.

Responsibilities

• Perform general mechanical design tasks as part of the Engineering Services team.
• Collaborate with systems engineers to plan and create hardware designs.
• Design hardware primarily focused on electronics packaging and regulatory compliance.

Skills

Communication

Multi-tasking

Organizational

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

Job description

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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. Kratos has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Mechanical Designer to perform general mechanical design tasks as part of the Engineering Services team for a broad range of electromechanical products. The primary functions are to work with our systems engineers and product development engineers to help plan, conceptualize, and create hardware designs that meet our customer’s requirements. Typical hardware requirements will be thermal operation, manufacturability, cost, supply chain, reliability, and regulatory compliance. Designed hardware will be primarily electronics packaging such as 19” rack enclosures and high performance antenna mounted modules.

• 5-10 years of experience working in engineering with a preference for electronic and electromechanical products.
• Experience using SolidWorks or similar CAD tool.
• Understanding of sheet metal, machining, extrusion, and 3D printed fabrication processes.
• Familiarity with worldwide regulatory compliance requirements (EMC, Safety, RoHS).
• Multi-tasking in a fast-paced and dynamic work environment.
• Ability to interact with all levels of management/personnel, team player who can quickly build rapport and credibility
• Excellent organizational, verbal, facilitation, listening, and written communication skills.
• Ability to operate basic shop tools such as a drill press, metal saw, and various power tools to build/modify prototypes.
  
  

Preferred Skills And Experience

• Bachelor’s degree
• AutoCAD experience
  
  

The grade-based pay range for this job is listed below. Individual salaries within that range are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education, experience, knowledge, and skills.

Competitive salary based on experience and education

Salary Range: $90,000-$100,000

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.


Kratos Defense is an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer. EOE, Minorities, Females, Vet, Disabled, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity or any other protected class. All qualified job seekers are encouraged to apply. Kratos Defense is committed to America's veterans by providing opportunities for them to continue contributing after service to our nation. We also work to provide reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities.

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Information Technology

• Industries

  Defense and Space Manufacturing

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