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Kratos Defense and Security Solutions · 3 hours ago

Mechanics/Materials Engineer

Kratos Defense and Security Solutions is seeking a Mechanics/Materials Engineer to work within the Thermo-Structural Systems Department. The role involves characterizing aerospace materials, managing research projects, and presenting findings to clients while collaborating with senior engineers and other team members.

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Responsibilities

Generates research in business and technical areas, producing yearly revenues of a set value or providing support for a set number of staff
Managing research projects of moderate size from initiation through machining, testing, data analysis, and reporting
Prepare, present, and follow-up on research proposals of limited to moderate size, scope, or duration
Responsible for leading and managing projects or project tasks of limited to moderate size, scope, or duration
Develop or direct the development of research findings, draw conclusions, and make recommendations
Recommend changes in procedures and devise new approaches to deal with problems encountered
Review progress and evaluate results on research projects
Prepare and present reports to clients and the professional community
Meet research goals within time and cost constraints
Lead marketing and project development activities in defined market areas
Interact with research scientists and associates in multiple areas of the organization
Participate in the technical evaluation of assigned staff and in the identification of their development needs
Performs other duties and assist other employees, as assigned

Qualification

Material characterizationAerospace materials researchMechanical EngineeringEngineering software toolsQuality orientationAttention to detailEffective time managementCreative problem solving

Required

US Citizenship required
Must be able to obtain/maintain security clearance at a level equivalent to Department of Defense (DOD) SECRET
Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering or Materials Science and Engineering

Preferred

2 or more years of experience in material characterization and aerospace materials research

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

Company

Kratos Defense and Security Solutions

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Kratos Defense & Security Solutions provides mission critical engineering, IT services, and war fighter solutions.

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$943.8M
Key Investors
United States Air Force
2025-06-25Post Ipo Equity· $556M
2025-04-17Grant· $30M
2024-02-22Post Ipo Equity· $288M

Leadership Team

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Eric DeMarco
President and CEO
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Michael Smith
VP & GM
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