Kratos Defense and Security Solutions · 1 day ago
Senior Mechanical Structural Engineer
Kratos Defense and Security Solutions is a leading company in defense and security. They are seeking a Senior Mechanical Structural Engineer to act as a Subject Matter Expert for structural designs, ensuring compliance with various codes and collaborating on design solutions.
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Responsibilities
Review structural designs for compliance with the Unified Facilities Code (UFC), International Building Code (IBC), American National Standards Institute (ANSI), American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE)
Designs structural systems to account for transport, live, and seismic loads
Collaborates with designer and analyst to perform design trade studies and determine structural design solutions
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
BSME/BSMET degree in technical field
6+ years professional engineering experience
Experience with Auto-Cad; 3-D Modeling Software, etc
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
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.
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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
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