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Kratos Defense and Security Solutions · 3 hours ago

Senior Design Engineer

positionJupiter, FL
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
senioritySenior Level, Lead/Staff
date8+ years exp

Kratos Defense and Security Solutions is a leading turbomachinery and jet engine aerospace engineering company. The Senior Design Engineer will design and analyze aircraft electrical, mechanical, propulsion, and component structures, systems, and processes, while also supporting engine and component test campaigns and contributing to technology development and process improvements.

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Responsibilities

Use computer-aided design (CAD) to produce initial design and specifications for aircraft components
Conducts feasibility studies and testing on new and modified aircraft system designs
Document changes through a formal engineering change notification process
Support engine and component test campaigns, including rig testing and full-scale engine tests. Analyze test data
Develop and validate design requirements
May lead and participate in design reviews, ensuring compliance with internal and external standards
Contribute to technology development, design methodologies, and process improvements to advance turbomachinery capabilities
Apply company policies and procedures to resolve a variety of issues
May lead a project team, timeline/scheduling, and budget
Other job duties as assigned

Qualification

Siemens NXHardware designTechnical presentationsMentoringCollaboration

Required

Proficiency with CAD software and analysis tools, specifically Siemens NX
Strong technical background and sufficient knowledge to perform all phases of hardware design, development, and documentation
Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot and resolve hardware, performance, or durability issues during development
Ability to make technical presentations internally and to customers. Excellent written and verbal communications skills
Experience in collaborating with multidisciplinary teams through all phases of the engineering cycle
Experience mentoring junior engineers or providing technical leadership on design efforts
Must be able to work with customers to define and document requirements, address technical concerns, and provide project status
Maintain sensitive and confidential information as required by company and government requirements
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
BS/MS in Mechanical or Aerospace engineering
8+ years of related experience

Preferred

Turbomachinery experience a plus

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.
dateFounded in 1994
location
San Diego, California, USA
people-size1001-5000 employees
web-link
http://www.kratosdefense.com

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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Ben Goodwin
SVP,Corporate Development & Government Affairs
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