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Kratos Defense and Security Solutions · 10 hours ago

Mechanics/Materials Engineer

Birmingham, AL

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

2+ years exp

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.

ConsultingCyber SecurityGovernmentInformation TechnologyNational SecurityPublic SafetySatellite CommunicationSecurity

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

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