• Senior Mechanical Designer

    Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. (Colorado Springs, CO)


    Job Descriptions:

    Ready for What’s Next? Kratos Defense & Security Solutions develops and fields transformative, affordable technology, platforms, and systems for United States National Security related customers, allies, and commercial enterprises. We proactively build trusted relationships with our peers, partners and customers, and take ownership for our actions—always striving to do the right thing. Kratos has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Mechanical Designer to perform general mechanical design tasks as part of the Engineering Services team for a broad range of electromechanical products. The primary functions are to work with our systems engineers and product development engineers to help plan, conceptualize, and create hardware designs that meet our customer’s requirements. Typical hardware requirements will be thermal operation, manufacturability, cost, supply chain, reliability, and regulatory compliance. Designed hardware will be primarily electronics packaging such as 19” rack enclosures and high performance antenna mounted modules.

    Required Experience:

    + 5-10 years of experience working in engineering with a preference for electronic and electromechanical products.

    + Experience using SolidWorks or similar CAD tool.

    + Understanding of sheet metal, machining, extrusion, and 3D printed fabrication processes.

    + Familiarity with worldwide regulatory compliance requirements (EMC, Safety, RoHS).

    + Multi-tasking in a fast-paced and dynamic work environment.

    + Ability to interact with all levels of management/personnel, team player who can quickly build rapport and credibility

    + Excellent organizational, verbal, facilitation, listening, and written communication skills.

    + Ability to operate basic shop tools such as a drill press, metal saw, and various power tools to build/modify prototypes.

    Preferred Skills and Experience

    + Bachelor’s degree

    + AutoCAD experience

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    The grade-based pay range for this job is listed below. Individual salaries within that range are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education, experience, knowledge, and skills.

    Competitive salary based on experience and education Salary Range: $90,000-$100,000

    Kratos is valued for our ability to design and deliver leading edge, resilient solutions for aerospace communication, control, awareness and mission success across a continuum of offerings—from commercial to tailored custom solutions and integrated programs. Customers trust us to stay relevant and know we are in it for the long-haul. We bring both the capability and confidence that our customers value and depend on. And, we always deliver.

     

    This posting will close within 90 days from the Posting Date.

     

    Keyword: SolidWorks, CAD, 3D Print

     

    Kratos Defense is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.

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    From: Kratos Defense