Senior Weapon Systems Mechanical Engineer — Flight-Test Focus

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

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 Rocket Support Services seeks a highly capable mechanical engineer to lead design, analysis, integration, testing, and production transition of weapon systems and flight-critical aerospace hardware.

The role requires expertise in mechanical design and analysis for high-temperature flight environments, multidisciplinary coordination with electrical/RF/systems teams, and leadership across a hardware product lifecycle from concept through flight testing to production.

Qualifications

• BS in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering.
• 8+ years relevant professional experience.
• Active DoD Secret Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical design and analysis across weapon system hardware and flight-critical components.
• Conduct structural, thermal and CFD analyses for survivability and thermal management.
• Define and manage hardware test plans including environmental qualification.
• Evaluate manufacturability, cost, and durability of interfaces and materials.
• Lead cross-functional teams through design, build and test lifecycles.
• Prepare technical briefings, status reports, and milestone reviews.

Skills

Mechanical design and analysis

Structural, thermal & CFD analysis

Test plan development

Cross-functional leadership

Manufacturing transition & production

Vendor evaluation & qualification

Technical briefings & reports

Clearance: DoD Secret

Education

BS in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CFD software

Test equipment & labs

Job description

Kratos Defense Rocket Support Services seeks a highly capable mechanical engineer to lead design, analysis, integration, testing, and production transition of weapon systems and flight-critical aerospace hardware.

The role requires expertise in mechanical design and analysis for high-temperature flight environments, multidisciplinary coordination with electrical/RF/systems teams, and leadership across a hardware product lifecycle from concept through flight testing to production.