Project Engineer

Job Descriptions: 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 Project Engineer coordinates and manages all technical aspects of a project, ensuring success in final integration , test, and delivery.u2022 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 disciplinesu2022 Supervises assigned electrical and mechanical engineers, design drafters, and systems engineers in all aspects of assigned scope and employee requirementsu2022 Oversees 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 requirementsu2022 Coordinates and reviews engineering analyses and calculations performed by discipline engineers to ensure technical accuracy and validate design assumptionsu2022 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 needsu2022 Facilitates the resolution of technical issues and challenges that arise during design, procurement, construction, and commissioning, coordinating input from various engineering disciplines and stakeholders.u2022 Develops and manages technical scopes of work, monitors engineering progress against project schedules and budgets, identifies variances, and implements corrective actions as needed.u2022 Provides engineering oversight and support during procurement, fabrication, construction, installation, and commissioning phases, ensuring adherence to design specifications, quality standards, and safetyu2022 Conducts or coordinates site inspections and progress reviews to monitor technical compliance, identify potential issues, and ensure work aligns with engineering designs and project objectivesu2022 Identifies and manages technical risks throughout the project lifecycle, developing mitigation strategies in collaboration with the project teamu2022 Serves as a key technical interface between the project management team, discipline engineers, clients, vendors, and other stakeholders, ensuring clear communication of technical informationu2022 Manages technical changes to the project scope, evaluating impacts, and ensuring proper evaluation, documentation, and approval Required Experience: u2022 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).u2022 At least 5 years of job-related experience, ideally in fields related to aerospace and military training systems or similar high-tech environmentsu2022 Ability to interpret and work with electrical and mechanical drawings, interface control documents, requirements specifications, and system modelsu2022 Proficiency with Model Based Design / Engineering and ANSI Y14.5 (GD&T)u2022 Strong computer skills and experience with standard office software. Preferred Skills: u2022 Experience with naval or industrial power plantsu2022 Project or Engineering Management Certification (PMI, CPEM)u2022 Experience with any combination of: Building Information Models (BIM), AutoDesk Revit, Jira requirements management, Deltek CostPoint, SolidWorks and SolidWorks PDM, TipQAu2022 Knowledge and/or experience with relevant quality management systems (e.g., ISO 9001)u2022 Experience with scripting languages (e.g., Python) for data analysis or automationu2022 Experience in test planning and execution for complex systems Keyword: Project Engineering, Project Management, Engineering Coordination, Technical Project Management, Scope Management, Schedule Management, Budget Management, Risk Management, Engineering Design Review, 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. Disability Accessibility Accommodation If you require an accommodation to navigate or apply to our careers site, please send your request to or call 858-964-2916. Any inquires not related to requesting an accommodation will be discarded. Pay Transparency The company will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. Job Applicant Privacy Notice For applicants in the EU and California residents, please review our privacy notice. From: Kratos Defense

Created: 2025-12-04