Senior Mechanical Engineer — Systems Design Lead

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

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.