What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Mechanical Engineer position at Kratos Defense and Security Solutions?
Job Description
Readiness Delivered. At Kratos, we encourage an entrepreneurial spirit balanced with discipline. We work hard, and take care of our customers, employees, and families. Recognized as thought leaders in our industry, we are motivated by creating and delivering innovative solutions to our nation and global customers.
The Senior Mechanical Engineer role leverages expertise in Mechanical Engineering principles to lead the definition, analysis, and design of mechanical systems, ensuring compliance with project objectives and stakeholder needs.
Kratos delivers immersive, high-fidelity training environments that enhance readiness across air, ground, maritime, and space domains. Using advanced simulation systems that integrate Virtual Reality (VR), Augmented Reality (AR), and Mixed Reality (MR), Kratos helps warfighters build tactical skills, improve decision-making, and accelerate operational performance before they enter live operations. Customers trust us to stay relevant and know we are in it for the long-haul. We bring both the capability and confidence that our customers value and depend on. And we always deliver.
This posting will close within 90 days from the Posting Date.
Job Benefits
Kratos Defense is an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer. EOE, Minorities, Females, Vet, Disabled, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity or any other protected class. All qualified job seekers are encouraged to apply. Kratos Defense is committed to America's veterans by providing opportunities for them to continue contributing after service to our nation. We also work to provide reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities.
EEO Is The Law
Disability Accessibility Accommodation
If you require an accommodation to navigate or apply to our careers site, please send your request to HRAccessibility@kratosdefense.com or call 858-964-2916. Any inquires not related to requesting an accommodation will be discarded.
Pay Transparency
The company will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.
Job Applicant Privacy Notice
For applicants in the EU and California residents, please review our privacy notice.
Readiness Delivered. At Kratos, we encourage an entrepreneurial spirit balanced with discipline. We work hard, and take care of our customers, employees, and families. Recognized as thought leaders in our industry, we are motivated by creating and delivering innovative solutions to our nation and global customers.
The Senior Mechanical Engineer role leverages expertise in Mechanical Engineering principles to lead the definition, analysis, and design of mechanical systems, ensuring compliance with project objectives and stakeholder needs.
- Leads design of assemblies and structures for the integration of complex mechanical systems and components digitally before physical production
- Performs stress and structural design analysis, including assessing the strength, durability, and safety of components under various stress conditions
- Performs functional analysis to decompose high-level technical and schedule requirements into detailed tasking
- Tasks engineers and teams in generation of concepts, drawings, electronic models, and documentation used for manufacturing, integration, and testing
- Reviews and communicates metrics for technical and schedule progress
- Identifies and assesses potential risks associated with designs and their manufacture and proposes mitigation strategies
- Liaison with manufacturing and process engineers, systems engineers, and simulator designers to ensure integration of mechanical systems is feasible and achievable
- BS degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering or a relevant technical field
- Minimum 5 years of experience in a combination of mechanical engineering and a related technical domain
- Experienced in identifying resource needs and tasking personnel and teams
- Proficiency in the interpretation and creation of technical drawings and 3D models using CAD, interface control documents, requirements specifications, and system models
- Experienced in design for manufacturing and knowledge of common manufacturing methods
- Proficiency in principles of solid mechanics, hydraulics, and materials
- Must possess a working knowledge of ASME Y14.1 and Y14.5 GD&T standards
- Awareness of risk management processes
- Strong computer skills and experience with standard office software
- Experience with naval or industrial power plants
- Licensed Structural Engineer, Professional Engineer or Engineering Intern/Engineer in Training (E.I or E.I.T) certification
- Proficiency with Model Based Design (MBD)
- Experience with any combination of: Building Information Models (BIM), AutoDesk Revit, Deltek CostPoint, SolidWorks and SolidWorks PDM, Jama requirements management, TipQA
- Proficiency in any combination of: HVAC, Fire Alarm and Suppression Systems (FASS), piping and valves, structural decking, industrial simulation
- Knowledge and/or experience with relevant quality management systems (e.g., ISO 9001)
- Experience with scripting languages (e.g., Python) for data analysis or automation
- Experience in test planning and execution for complex systems
Kratos delivers immersive, high-fidelity training environments that enhance readiness across air, ground, maritime, and space domains. Using advanced simulation systems that integrate Virtual Reality (VR), Augmented Reality (AR), and Mixed Reality (MR), Kratos helps warfighters build tactical skills, improve decision-making, and accelerate operational performance before they enter live operations. Customers trust us to stay relevant and know we are in it for the long-haul. We bring both the capability and confidence that our customers value and depend on. And we always deliver.
This posting will close within 90 days from the Posting Date.
Job Benefits
- Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance Coverage
- Life/ADD & Short/Long Term Disability Insurance
- 401(k) Savings Plan
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
- Paid Time-Off (PTO)
- Holidays
- Education Reimbursement
Kratos Defense is an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer. EOE, Minorities, Females, Vet, Disabled, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity or any other protected class. All qualified job seekers are encouraged to apply. Kratos Defense is committed to America's veterans by providing opportunities for them to continue contributing after service to our nation. We also work to provide reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities.
EEO Is The Law
Disability Accessibility Accommodation
If you require an accommodation to navigate or apply to our careers site, please send your request to HRAccessibility@kratosdefense.com or call 858-964-2916. Any inquires not related to requesting an accommodation will be discarded.
Pay Transparency
The company will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.
Job Applicant Privacy Notice
For applicants in the EU and California residents, please review our privacy notice.