Senior Mechanical Engineer: Systems & Structural Leader

Kratos Defense and Security Solutions; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental & Vision

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

401(k) Plan

ESPP

PTO

Holidays

Education Reimbursement

Job summary

Kratos Defense and Security Solutions in Orlando seeks a Senior Mechanical Engineer to lead the design of mechanical assemblies and structures, and to translate requirements into detailed tasks for manufacturing and testing. You will perform stress and structural analyses, review metrics, manage risks, and coordinate with manufacturing, systems, and simulation teams to ensure feasible integration.

Requires a BS in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering and 5+ years of related experience, plus CAD

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in mechanical engineering and related technical domain.
• Ability to identify resource needs and task personnel and teams.
• Proficiency with CAD, 3D models, and documentation standards.
• Knowledge of ASME Y14.1 and Y14.5 GD&T.
• Experience in design for manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Lead design of assemblies and structures for integration of mechanical systems.
• Perform stress/structural analysis for strength, durability, and safety under various conditions.
• Decompose high-level requirements into detailed tasks.
• Generate concepts, drawings, electronic models, and documentation for manufacturing and testing.
• Communicate metrics for progress and schedule; identify and mitigate risks.
• Liaise with manufacturing, systems, and simulation teams to ensure feasible integration.

Skills

CAD & 3D Models

Mechanical design

GD&T

System modeling

Risk assessment

Team leadership

Education

BS degree in Mechanical/Aerospace Engineering or related field

Tools

SolidWorks

Autodesk Revit

Deltek CostPoint

Jama

SolidWorks PDM

Job description

Kratos Defense and Security Solutions in Orlando seeks a Senior Mechanical Engineer to lead the design of mechanical assemblies and structures, and to translate requirements into detailed tasks for manufacturing and testing. You will perform stress and structural analyses, review metrics, manage risks, and coordinate with manufacturing, systems, and simulation teams to ensure feasible integration.

Requires a BS in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering and 5+ years of related experience, plus CAD