Senior Mechanical Engineer & System Architect

Kratos Defense and Security Solutions; Columbia Falls (MT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Nomad Global Communications Solutions is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to design, develop, and support mechanical systems for Nomad vehicles and platforms. You will ensure designs meet safety standards and customer requirements, support manufacturing, and participate in design reviews and testing.

Responsibilities include CAD documentation, FEA analysis, and collaboration with manufacturing, quality, and project teams to drive continuous improvement and manufacturability across programs.

Qualifications

• BS in Mechanical Engineering or related ABET-accredited program.
• CAD experience required; SolidWorks preferred.
• Willingness to travel as needed.
• Experience with design for manufacturability and production documentation.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and support mechanical systems for Nomad vehicles and platforms.
• Ensure designs comply with applicable codes, safety standards, and customer requirements.
• Support manufacturing by answering technical questions, resolving build issues, and improving design clarity.
• Participate in design reviews, testing, validation, and root cause analysis.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with other Engineering disciplines, Production, Quality, and Project Management teams.
• Apply continuous improvement principles to improve product quality, reliability, and manufacturability.

Skills

CAD experience

SolidWorks

FEA analysis

Engineering documentation

Cross-functional collaboration

Travel willingness

Education

BS in Mechanical Engineering (ABET-accredited)

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

Nomad Global Communications Solutions is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to design, develop, and support mechanical systems for Nomad vehicles and platforms. You will ensure designs meet safety standards and customer requirements, support manufacturing, and participate in design reviews and testing.

Responsibilities include CAD documentation, FEA analysis, and collaboration with manufacturing, quality, and project teams to drive continuous improvement and manufacturability across programs.