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Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc., is a leading defense technology company focused on unmanned systems, satellite communications, cyber security / warfare, microwave electronics, missile defense, training, and combat systems. Our customers include the U.S. federal government, foreign governments, commercial enterprises, and state and local government agencies. At Kratos, we prioritize affordability as a cornerstone of our technology. We leverage proven, cutting-edge methodologies and technology to minimize costs, streamline schedules, and mitigate risks, ensuring timely delivery of cost-effective solutions to market.

Kratos Unmanned Aerial Systems (KUAS), a division of Kratos Defense, is renowned for its expertise in developing, delivering, integrating, and supporting high-performance, cost-effective, jet-powered Unmanned Aerial Systems (Targets and Tactical). As a mid-tier defense contractor, we've demonstrated agility and innovation in providing aircraft to the US military and global allies and partners. Our track record of delivering top-notch jet-powered subscale targets has established us as a go-to defense contractor capable of delivering capabilities at an affordable price.

At KUAS, we prioritize innovation, collaboration, and growth. Our team collaborates to cultivate a supportive and dynamic workplace, fostering creativity and promoting professional development while honoring personal and family lives. Join our team and help shape the future of unmanned technology within the defense industry today!

GENERAL JOB SUMMARY :

Come be part of a team working on the latest advancements in unmanned aircraft. Get to work on groundbreaking designs that will be the future of tactical aviation. Help design and implement unique and innovative airframe, structural and system integration solutions to our target and tactical aircraft systems. Utilize your experience in designing cost and weight efficient structural solutions using a mixture of material systems including composite technologies for our next generation of unmanned systems. Work in a fast-paced environment that rapidly develops and deploys state of the art unmanned aircraft to a diverse array of customers and applications. Be a part of the future of unmanned aviation.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS :

The duties and responsibilities listed below apply to all levels of Mechanical / Structures Engineers. Each level of Mechanical / Structures Engineer has additional duties and responsibilities listed.

• Strong background in composite airframe design and composite material systems.
• 3+ Years of Leading Design teams minimum. Able to manage technical decisions and team tasking to accomplish designs of complex systems on time and budget.
• Responsible for designing components manufactured from composite and metallic materials. Develops mechanical fluid systems to route liquids and gasses. Integrates hardware into complex, tightly packaged mechanical assemblies.
• Prepares formal, controlled engineering documentation (i.e. drawings, specifications, parts lists and interface control documents). Proficient in Computer Aid Drafting (CAD) to design, develop and document models and drawings to manufacture aerospace hardware. Dassault Products Preferred (Catia, 3DX)
• Applies Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T), perform tolerance studies and determines drawing requirements that provide affordable and practical designs.
• Prepares and presents design review material in support of technical interchange meetings with suppliers and external / internal customers.
• Ensures that assigned scope meets project objectives per schedule and cost targets.
• Knowledgeable in systems engineering principles and able to prepares designs in accordance with customer requirements and derived engineering requirements.
• Supports system testing, trouble shooting, and problem resolution.
• Supports flight testing, data reduction, analysis, and reporting.
• Knowledgeable in PLM Systems and Configuration Control.
• Basic knowledge in structural mechanics and analysis
• Prepares test plans, test procedures and reports.
• Knowledge of manufacturing methods for composite materials and machined metallic hardware is highly desired.
• Complies with established Quality Management System procedures.
• Other duties may be assigned.

Mechanical / Structures Engineer III

Mechanical / Structures Engineer IV

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY :

None

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES :

Required :

Preferred : N / A

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE :

Required :

Each successive level of Mechanical / Structures Engineer builds on the identified education and experience listed for the previous level(s) of Mechanical / Structures Engineer.

Mechanical / Structures Engineer III

Mechanical / Structures Engineer IV

Preferred : N / A

Mechanical / Structures Engineer III

Mechanical / Structures Engineer IV

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