Senior Mechanical Engineer

Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc.; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life/ADD & Short/Long Term Disability

401(k) Savings Plan

Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)

Paid Time-Off (PTO)

Holidays

Education Reimbursement

Job summary

Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. in Orlando, FL, seeks a Senior Mechanical Engineer to lead the design and analysis of mechanical systems.

You will drive assemblies and structures, perform stress analyses, and translate high-level requirements into actionable tasks for engineering teams. Ideal candidates hold a BS in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering with 5+ years' experience in related domains, strong CAD/3D model skills, and proficiency with GD&T standards.

Qualifications

• BS degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering or related field.
• Minimum 5 years in mechanical engineering and related tech domain.
• Ability to create and interpret technical drawings and 3D models.
• Design for manufacturing experience and knowledge of common manufacturing methods.
• Solid mechanics, hydraulics, and materials principles.
• Working knowledge of ASME Y14.1 and Y14.5 GD&T standards.
• Risk management awareness and strong computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead design of assemblies and structures for complex mechanical systems.
• Perform stress and structural design analysis to ensure safety and durability.
• Decompose high-level requirements into detailed tasks for teams.
• Generate concepts, drawings, models, and documentation for manufacturing.
• Communicate metrics for technical and schedule progress.
• Identify risks in designs and propose mitigations.
• Liaise with manufacturing, systems, and simulator teams for feasible integration.

Skills

Mechanical engineering

3D modeling

Design for manufacturing

ASME Y14.1/14.5 GD&T

Stress/structural analysis

Project leadership

Risk management

Technical drawing interpretation

Mathematics/solid mechanics

Office software

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering

Tools

CAD

SolidWorks

SolidWorks PDM

AutoDesk Revit

Jama requirements management

Deltek CostPoint

TipQA

Job description

Readiness Delivered. At Kratos, we encourage an entrepreneurial spirit balanced with discipline. We work hard, and take care of our customers, employees, and families. Recognized as thought leaders in our industry, we are motivated by creating and delivering innovative solutions to our nation and global customers.

The Senior Mechanical Engineer role leverages expertise in Mechanical Engineering principles to lead the definition, analysis, and design of mechanical systems, ensuring compliance with project objectives and stakeholder needs.

• 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

Experience and Skills

• BS degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering or a relevant technical field
• Minimum 5 years of experience in a combination of mechanical engineering and a related technical domain
• Experienced in identifying resource needs and tasking personnel and teams
• Proficiency in the interpretation and creation of technical drawings and 3D models using CAD, interface control documents, requirements specifications, and system models
• Experienced in design for manufacturing and knowledge of common manufacturing methods
• Proficiency in principles of solid mechanics, hydraulics, and materials
• Must possess a working knowledge of ASME Y14.1 and Y14.5 GD&T standards
• Awareness of risk management processes
• Strong computer skills and experience with standard office software

Preferred Skills and Experience

• 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 delivers immersive, high-fidelity training environments that enhance readiness across air, ground, maritime, and space domains. Using advanced simulation systems that integrate Virtual Reality (VR), Augmented Reality (AR), and Mixed Reality (MR), Kratos helps warfighters build tactical skills, improve decision-making, and accelerate operational performance before they enter live operations. 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.

• Life/ADD & Short/Long Term Disability Insurance
• 401(k) Savings Plan
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
• Paid Time-Off (PTO)
• Holidays
• Education Reimbursement

Kratos Defense is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race,color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as aprotected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.

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