Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Kratos Defense and Security Solutions is a leading turbomachinery and jet engine aerospace engineering company. The Senior Design Engineer is responsible for designing and analyzing aircraft electrical, mechanical, propulsion, and component structures, systems, and processes, while also supporting testing campaigns and leading design reviews.
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
Skills
- 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
- 10+ years of gas turbomachinery experience
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
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