Kratos Defense and Security Solutions · 12 hours ago
Senior Mechanical Design Engineer
Dallastown, PA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
6+ years expKratos Defense and Security Solutions is seeking a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer who will work autonomously to implement mechanical designs that meet cost and schedule objectives. The role involves designing shelters and mechanical modifications, reviewing customer requirements, and providing technical input to the CAD design team.
ConsultingCyber SecurityGovernmentInformation TechnologyNational SecurityPublic SafetySatellite CommunicationSecurity
Responsibilities
Designs shelters and mechanical modifications such as rack installations, ECU installations, entry panel installations and miscellaneous ancillary items
Attends “job kick-off” meetings and participates in design reviews with customers
Reviews customer requirements including customer specifications, Statements of Work, and interface drawings to ensure compliance with contract
Prepares and updates task lists
Tracks schedules and budgets on assigned programs
Issues long lead material
Provides technical input to CAD design team on various tasks
Reviews and approves drawings
Interfaces with other departments to resolve questions and technical issues
Creates technical proposals, technical materials, and procurement specifications
Supports the Sales department in proposal development and engineering estimates
Reviews vendor/shop drawings, quotes, and proposals
Resolves vendor issues and dispositions defective material. Creates Cost Schedule Impact Logs (CSIL’s) for added scope
Submits Engineering Change Proposals (ECP’s)
Interfaces with customers and contracts to resolve customer related issues
Contributes to product improvement, new products, and product standardization
Mentors Associate Mechanical Design Engineers and Mechanical Design Engineers
Qualification
Required
Ability to maintain sensitive and confidential information as required by government standards
Ability to interact effectively with peers and supervisors
Ability to interact appropriately with the public when necessary
Ability to adhere to workplace rules
BSME/BSMET degree in technical field
6+ years professional engineering experience
Experience with Auto-Cad; 3-D Modeling Software, etc
Preferred
Defense/DoD-engineering background preferable
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
Kratos Defense & Security Solutions provides mission critical engineering, IT services, and war fighter solutions.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$943.8MKey Investors
United States Air Force
2025-06-25Post Ipo Equity· $556M
2025-04-17Grant· $30M
2024-02-22Post Ipo Equity· $288M
Leadership Team
Eric DeMarco
President and CEO
Michael Smith
VP & GM
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