Senior Structural Project Engineer

Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc.; Dallastown (York County); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; 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. is seeking a Senior Structural Project Engineer to serve as the SME for structural design, reviewing and implementing solutions that meet cost, schedule, and customer requirements.

The role involves collaboration with designers and analysts, performing design trade studies, and serving as Engineer of Record (EOR) for structural work on defense programs and related facilities.

Qualifications

• Education: B.S. Civil Engineering degree required and P.E. license.
• Experience: 6+ years of professional engineering experience.

Responsibilities

• Review structural designs for compliance with UFC, IBC, ANSI, and ASCE.
• Design structural systems to account for transport, live, and seismic loads.
• Collaborate with designers and analysts to perform design trade studies and determine solutions.
• Review design and construction methodology for typical facility structural steel design.
• Serve as Engineer of Record (EOR) for the structural design.

Skills

Reading codes & standards

Strong communication

Team collaboration

Security clearance eligible

Education

B.S. Civil Engineering

P.E. license

Tools

RISA

Job description

Kratos C5ISR designs, engineers, and manufactures advanced mission-critical technologies for defense, intelligence, and national security customers. These are innovative solutions that enhance situational awareness, strengthen decision-making, and support those on the front lines. Our teams develop and deliver specialty mobility systems, electromagnetic interference (EMI)-shielded shelter platforms, missile launcher and transporter systems, and related ground support hardware. These highly engineered solutions support C5ISR applications, missile defense and radar systems, unmanned vehicle platforms, command and control programs, SATCOM systems, shipboard systems, directed energy weapons, and strategic deterrence. We offer competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for growth in a mission-driven environment. Join us and help shape the future of national security.

GENERAL JOB SUMMARY

The Senior Structural Project Engineer works as the Subject Matter Expert (SME) for the structural portion of a design by reviewing and implementing structural designs that meet cost and schedule objectives and customer requirements.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Review structural designs for compliance with the Unified Facilities Code (UFC), International Building Code (IBC), American National Standards Institute (ANSI), American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE.)
• Designs structural systems to account for transport, live, and seismic loads.
• Collaborates with designers and analysts to perform design trade studies and determine structural design solutions.
• Reviews design and construction methodology against that of a typical facility structural steel design.
• Serve as the Engineer of Record (EOR) for the structural design.

Experience and Skills

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES

• Possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the assigned duties, including computer skills.
• Maintain sensitive and confidential information as required by company and government requirements.
• Communicate and interact effectively with peers, supervisors, and the public, including maintaining respect for others, and following company policies.
• Have a willingness and ability to learn and utilize company technology for company required purposes, including, for example training, reviewing, and signing policies and procedures, benefits enrollment, and changes, and more.
• Ability to read, understand, and follow instructions.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to maintain knowledge, skills, and abilities as it pertains to your job.
• Ability to maintain security clearance.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Education: B.S. Civil Engineering degree required. P.E. license required.

Experience: 6+ years professional engineering experience.

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Experience with Structural Analysis Software, (e.g., RISA)

WORK ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Ability to stand and sit for long periods of time.

Ability to perform repetitive motion (keyboarding, 10-key, phones).

Ability to lift up to 10 pounds.

Ability to follow standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

Yes, as required

BENEFITS

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

Equal Opportunity Statement

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 a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.

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