Mechanical Design Engineer (High Powered Laser)

Job Description

Kratos Space & Missile Defense Systems is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to support High Energy Laser Programs at our Huntsville, Alabama location. 

The candidate will be responsible for taking on portions of a system design. This involves establishing technical requirements based on stated functional objectives for the product.  The candidate will analyze the requirements and establish a design path to meet them.  The candidate will perform the detailed design work necessary to produce a fully functional prototype.  The candidate will develop test plans to demonstrate performance meeting the technical requirements established. The candidate will demonstrate a willingnes to learn and grow in their role as a team member.

RESPONSIBLITIES:

• Work with cross-functional team to support UAS and directed energy programs
• Design, manufacture, and build UAV and laser system components and subsystems
• Conducts studies, technical assessments, and architectural level analysis of systems to determine performance and effectiveness
• Engage in design review and discussions one-on-one and in groups
• Support integration and assembly of the UAV and laser systems
• Support system demonstrations and deployments as required
• Work with component suppliers to facilitate supply chain quality
• Write acceptance test plans and reports
• Ability to maintain sensitive and confidential information as required by government standards
• Possess a valid driver's license and be able to obtain a government driving permit if required
• Ability to interact effectively with peers and supervisors
• Ability to interact appropriately with the public when necessary

Experience and Skills

REQUIRED SKILLS:

• Experience with formulation of design concepts and refinement through prototype phase
• Experience with detailed FEA and applying results to mechanical design
• Familiar with range of numerical methods, including FEA, thermal, CFD, etc
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot issues in the mechanical domain
• Experience determining design direction based on lower level “pencil and paper” analysis before refining with more advance analysis tools
• Experience acting as a technical mentor for junior level engineers
• Motivated and willing to tackle complex problems individually and in a group
• Ability to obtain a Secret level security clearance

PRERERRED SKILLS:

• 3-D printing skills including FDM and SLA
• General machine shop skills and machine tool familiarity
• Experience with thermal analysis, fluid mechanics, vibration
• 5 years job related experience

EDUCATION:

• Bachelors Degree in Mechanical, Electrical or Aerospace Engineering