Senior Mechanical Engineer (Contingent)

Job Description

Kratos Defense & Rocket Support Services is currently seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to support NSWCDD High Powered Microwave (HPM) program and:

• Perform mechanical design of DE systems.
• Design and develop high-voltage or RF systems.
• Utilize 3D Computer Aided Design (CAD) software to assist with the integration of DE systems into land, air or shipboard applications. Produce technical reports on findings.
• Report critical finds to military and DoD civilian leadership.
• Transition replacement personnel per SOP.

Experience and Skills

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

• Experience on U.S. Navy and Joint HPM research and development programs is preferred.
• Five (5) years relevant experience in the design and development of high-voltage or RF systems.
• Five (5) years relevant experience in integration of DE systems into land, air or shipboard applications.
• Relevant experience using 3D Computer Aided Design (CAD) software. Intimate familiarity with lab processes and work flow.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelors Degree BS in Mechanical Engineering.
• Ten (10) years professional technical experience in the mechanical design of DE systems.
• Must have active DoD Secret clearance.
• Must be U.S. Citizen.

As a federal contractor, and consistent with Executive Order 14042, we will require all newly hired employees in the United States to be fully vaccinated by December 8th 2021 or by your start date if it is after December 8th 2021, subject to approved medical, religious or other accommodation

Job Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Tax Savings Accounts (HSA / FSA)
• Life Insurance
• Short Term Disability
• Long Term Disability
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401k
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• PTO
• Education Assistance Program
• Paid Holidays

Kratos Defense is an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer. EOE, Minorities, Females, Vet, Disabled, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity or any other protected class.
All qualified job seekers are encouraged to apply. Kratos Defense is committed to America's veterans by providing opportunities for them to continue contributing after service to our nation. We also work to provide reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities.
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