Mechanical Engineering Intern

Job Description:

Readiness Delivered. 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. The Mechanical Engineering Intern position is for senior engineering students seeking to work with experienced engineers on exciting projects. The role leverages knowledge in Mechanical Engineering principles to define, analyze, and design mechanical systems, ensuring compliance with project objectives and stakeholder needs.

• Designs and integrates mechanical systems and components digitally before physical production
• Performs analysis for fit, function, and compliance to requirements.
• May contribute to stress and structural design including assessing the strength, durability, and safety of components under various stress conditions
• Generates and collaborates in drawings, electronic models, and documentation used for manufacturing, integration, and testing
• Liaison with process engineers, systems engineers, and simulator designers to ensure successful integration of mechanical systems

Experience and Skills:

• Experience in the interpretation and creation of technical drawings and 3D models using CAD, Model Based Design (MBD), interface control documents, requirements specifications, and system models
• Knowledge of common manufacturing methods and materials
• Understanding of principles of solid mechanics, hydraulics, or systems
• Knowledge of ASME Y14.1 and Y14.5 GD&T standards
• Strong computer skills and experience with standard office software.
• Junior or Senior in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering or a relevant technical field (significant work experience in mechanical design engineering may be substituted for education)
• To work at this facility, you must be a US person

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Awareness of risk management processes
• Engineer in Training (E.I.T) certificate
• Experience with any combination of: Building Information Models (BIM), AutoDesk Revit, Deltek CostPoint, SolidWorks and SolidWorks PDM, Jama requirements management, TipQA
• Experience or functional knowledge of any combination of: HVAC, Fire Alarm and Suppression Systems (FASS), piping and valves, structural decking, industrial simulation
• Experience with scripting languages (e.g., Python) for data analysis or automation

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Competitive salary based on experience and education

Kratos is valued for our ability to design and deliver leading edge, resilient solutions for aerospace communication, control, awareness and mission success across a continuum of offerings-from commercial to tailored custom solutions and integrated programs. Customers trust us to stay relevant and know we are in it for the long-haul. We bring both the capability and confidence that our customers value and depend on. And, we always deliver.

This posting will close within 90 days from the Posting Date.

Kratos Defense is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.

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From: Kratos Defense