Senior Mechanisms & Landing Gear Engineer

Kratos Unmanned Systems; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. is seeking a Mechanisms and Landing Gear Engineer III/IV to design and predict performance of landing gear systems for unmanned aerial vehicles.

You will develop loads, size structures, and collaborate with suppliers and customers to ensure robust system integration. The role includes leadership of complex projects, mentoring junior engineers, and supporting tests, flight data analysis, and documentation in a fast-paced defense environment.

Qualifications

• BS degree in Engineering (Mechanical or Aerospace preferred).
• 6+ years related experience in related engineering discipline.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience with landing gear or mechanisms design and analysis including kinematics, loads development, and structural sizing.
• In-depth experience in landing simulations and landing gear detail design.
• Experience in hydraulics and brake design and control.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Mechanisms and Landing Gear Engineer on very complex projects affecting multiple systems and suppliers.
• Act as Test Director for mechanical, structural, and subsystems tests.
• Provide technical and programmatic mentoring to engineers.
• Support business development with quotes and proposals.
• Prepare and review design documentation and interface control documents.
• Support flight testing, data reduction, analysis, and reporting.

Skills

Aerospace engineering

Landing gear design

Structural analysis

Kinematics

Project leadership

Education

BS in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering

Tools

HyperMesh

Femap

Nastran

CATIA

MATLAB

Job description

Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. is seeking a Mechanisms and Landing Gear Engineer III/IV to design and predict performance of landing gear systems for unmanned aerial vehicles.

You will develop loads, size structures, and collaborate with suppliers and customers to ensure robust system integration. The role includes leadership of complex projects, mentoring junior engineers, and supporting tests, flight data analysis, and documentation in a fast-paced defense environment.