Project Engineer

Kratos Defense

Orlando, FL

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JOB DETAILS

SKILLS

Accounts Receivable, Aerospace and Defense, Analysis Skills, Atlassian JIRA, Automation, Budgeting, Change Management, Commissioning, Communication Skills, Computer Skills, Construction, Construction Management, Corrective Action, Data Analysis, Deltek Costpoint, Document Management, Documentation, Electrical Engineering, Electricity, Engineering Management, Equipment Specification, ISO 9001, Identify Issues, Industrial Engineering, Information Models, Integration Testing, Logistics, Maintain Compliance, Materials Analysis, Mechanical Design, Mechanical Engineering, Military, Power Plant, Problem Solving Skills, Product Data Management (PDM), Project Engineering, Project Estimates, Project Lifecycle, Project Management Certification, Project Schedule, Project/Program Management, Purchasing/Procurement, Python Programming/Scripting Language, Quality Management, Quality Metrics, Regulatory Compliance, Requirements Management, Risk Management, Safety/Work Safety, Scripting (Scripting Languages), Simulation, SolidWorks, Staff Requirements, Strategic Planning, System Integration (SI), Systems Administration/Management, Systems Engineering, Technical Leadership, Technical/Engineering Design, Training/Teaching, Training/Teaching Curriculum, Vendor/Supplier Evaluation, Vendor/Supplier Selection, Virtual Reality

LOCATION

Orlando, FL

POSTED

3 days ago

Readiness Delivered. Kratos delivers immersive, high-fidelity training environments that enhance readiness across air, ground, maritime, and space domains. Using advanced simulation systems that integrate Virtual Reality (VR), Augmented Reality (AR), and Mixed Reality (MR), Kratos helps warfighters build tactical skills, improve decision-making, and accelerate operational performance before they enter live operations. Kratos has an exciting opportunity for a Project Engineer. The Project Engineer coordinates and manages all technical aspects of a project, ensuring success in final integration, test, and delivery.

Defines and manages the overall technical scope of the project, interpreting client requirements, specifications, and applicable standards to develop comprehensive engineering execution plans and ensure alignment among various engineering disciplines
Supervises assigned electrical and mechanical engineers, design drafters, and systems engineers in all aspects of assigned scope and employee requirements
Oversee the development, review, and integration, and test of all engineering deliverables, including drawings, specifications, calculations, and technical reports from various disciplines, ensuring consistency, quality, and compliance with project requirements
Coordinates and reviews engineering analyses and calculations performed by discipline engineers to ensure technical accuracy and validate design assumptions
Manages the technical aspects of procurement, including developing technical specifications for equipment and materials, evaluating vendor proposals, and ensuring selected vendors and items meet project and engineering needs
Facilitates the resolution of technical issues and challenges that arise during design, procurement, construction, and commissioning, coordinating input from various engineering disciplines and stakeholders.
Develops and manages technical scopes of work, monitors engineering progress against project schedules and budgets, identifies variances, and implements corrective actions as needed.
Provides engineering oversight and support during procurement, fabrication, construction, installation, and commissioning phases, ensuring adherence to design specifications, quality standards, and safety
Conducts or coordinates site inspections and progress reviews to monitor technical compliance, identify potential issues, and ensure work aligns with engineering designs and project objectives
Identifies and manages technical risks throughout the project lifecycle, developing mitigation strategies in collaboration with the project team
Serves as a key technical interface between the project management team, discipline engineers, clients, vendors, and other stakeholders, ensuring clear communication of technical information
Manages technical changes to the project scope, evaluating impacts, and ensuring proper evaluation, documentation, and approval

BS degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Civil, or Industrial Engineering, or Construction Management, or a relevant technical field (significant work experience in mechanical engineering may be substituted for education).
At least 5 years of job-related experience, ideally in fields related to aerospace and military training systems or similar high-tech environments
Ability to interpret and work with electrical and mechanical drawings, interface control documents, requirements specifications, and system models
Proficiency with Model Based Design / Engineering and ANSI Y14.5 (GD&T)
Strong computer skills and experience with standard office software.

Preferred Skills/Experience

Experience with naval or industrial power plants
Experience as an EWS Engineering Officer of the Watch (EOW)
Project or Engineering Management Certification (PMI, CPEM)
Experience with any combination of: Building Information Models (BIM), AutoDesk Revit, Jira requirements management, Deltek CostPoint, SolidWorks and SolidWorks PDM, TipQA
Knowledge and/or experience with relevant quality management systems (e.g., ISO 9001)
Experience with scripting languages (e.g., Python) for data analysis or automation
Experience in test planning and execution for complex systems

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Competitive salary based on experience and education

Kratos experts design, develop, and manufacture a full range of reconfigurable and platform-specific training systems, like the Marine Common Aircrew Trainer (MCAT). From rigorous, data-driven curriculum design to contractor logistics support and ongoing system upgrades, Kratos' end-to-end services help ensure military organizations across the world are equipped with scalable, cost-effective training that keeps pace with modern mission demands.

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

Project Engineer

Kratos Defense

Orlando, FL

About the Company

Kratos Defense

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