Job Description

Kratos Microwave Electronics, Inc., a Kratos' company, is looking for a Mechanical Design Engineer 1. This position is onsite at their San Jose facility.

Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. (NASDAQ:KTOS) develops and fields transformative, affordable technology, platforms, and systems for United States National Security related customers, allies, and commercial enterprises.

At Kratos, we encourage an entrepreneurial spirit balanced with discipline. We work hard, and take care of our customers, employees and families. Recognized as thought leaders in our industry, we are motivated by creating and delivering innovative solutions to our nation and global customers. 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 offers medical, dental, vision, life, short and long term disability insurance, 401(k) savings plan, Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP), paid time off, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, and more.

GENERAL JOB SUMMARY:
Designs and analyzes mechanical systems, equipment and packaging. Conducts feasibility studies and testing on new and modified designs. Directs support personnel in the preparation of detailed design, design testing and prototype fabrication. Provides design information to drafting for packaging documentation.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
• Learns to use professional concepts.
• Applies knowledge and basic problem solving techniques to define and resolve problems.
• Determines a course of action based on guidelines.
• Works on problems of limited scope.
• Follows standard practices and procedures in analyzing situations or data from which answers can be readily obtained.
• Complete mechanical design, drafting, and documentation tasks on new designs on an as-needed basis
• Work is reviewed periodically based on a set of defined procedures or precedence.
• Normally receives general instruction on work and new assignments.
• Develops stable working relationships internally.
• Exchanges standard/basic information with colleagues and immediate supervisor, project leaders and other professionals in the team./group.
• Other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:
This position does not have direct supervisory responsibilities.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:
• Possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the assigned duties, including computer skills.
• Maintain sensitive and confidential information as required by company and government requirements.
• Communicate and interact effectively with peers, supervisors, and public, including maintaining respect for others, and following company policies.
• Have a willingness and ability to learn and utilize company technology for company required purposes, including, for example training, reviewing, and signing policies and procedures, benefits enrollment, and changes, and more.
• Ability to read, understand, and follow instructions.
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment.
• Ability to maintain knowledge, skills, and abilities as it pertains to your job.
• Ability to obtain Security Clearance, if needed.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
• Bachelor's degree in related field with little to no previous professional experience.

WORK ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
• Office / Work Station / Manufacturing / Shop Floor Environments.
• Ability to stand and sit for long periods of time.
• Ability to perform repetitive motion (keyboarding, mouse, phones).

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS: Yes, as needed

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Salary Range: $70K-$95K

Job Tags

Holiday work, Temporary work, Immediate start,

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