Structural Analysis Engineer

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:

Join the Engineering Analysis group at KRATOS C5ISR. Here we develop modular shelter systems for military applications, as well as the associated ground support equipment. The role will be to utilize engineering analysis from hand calculations to simulation tools to drive to a successful design that our customers can have confidence will work as intended out-of-the-box. This will include modifying previous shelter designs or starting from a blank sheet. The day may include load development, finite element analysis (FEA), sizing, dynamic evaluations, and thermal calculations. This position may be filled at multiple levels depending on the applicantis experience level.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Acts as the Structural Analysis Engineer for simple and complex projects as assigned.
• Manages effort and time within the budget and schedule provided for the task.
• Understands customer requirements and prepares designs in accordance with customer and derived requirements.
• Prepares formal, controlled engineering documentation (i.e. analysis reports, analysis procedures, etc.).
• Prepares and presents design review material in support of technical interchange meetings with suppliers and external/internal customers.

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 obtain a security clearance.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• BS degree or higher in Engineering field; Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering preferred.
• Proficiency with classical stress analysis is required.
• Minimum of one (1) year of experience with FEA is required (ANSYS preferred).
• Familiarity with the Defense industry is preferred for Early Career; required for Mid-Career applicants.
• Demonstrated passion for customer satisfaction.
• Demonstrated ability to work cross-functionally to meet program requirements.
• Candidates should have experience in one or more of the following areas of analysis:
  • Vibration (Cyclic or Random)
  • Shock
  • Modal
  • Thermal (hand calculations, FEA, or CFD)
  • Composite materials
  • Test design and correlating models to data
  • Fatigue
  • Environmental Control Units (ECU)

WORK ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Office, manufacturing, or field environments.
• Ability to stand and sit for long periods of time.
• Ability to perform repetitive motion (computer usage).
• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds.
• Frequent outside contact with customers and suppliers.
• May travel to support new business development and customer maintenance.

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS: Yes, as required

5-10% may be required occasionally.