Hiring: Design Release Engineer – Non-Rotating Components Company: Kratos Defense and Security Solutions Location: Auburn Hills, MI Job Posted Time: 2026-09-03 14:27:03 Employment Type: On-site Target Skills & Keywords : Accessibility, Aerospace Engineering, Assembly, AutoCAD, CAD, Configuration Management, Product Data Management, Product Lifecycle Management, Root Cause Analysis, SolidWorks, Systems Engineering, Systems Integration About the job Experience: •3–8 years of experience in mechanical design or structural engineering •Office, laboratory, and manufacturing environments •Interaction with production hardware and test equipment •Demonstrated capacity to work in manufacturing areas and test facilities •May be required to lift materials or components up to 50 lbs Required Skills: •This role owns non-rotating component designs from concept through production release, ensuring designs meet structural, thermal, durability, and manufacturability requirements. The engineer ensures that non-rotating hardware is configuration-controlled, technically mature, and ready for manufacturing, assembly, testing, and customer delivery. •The position works closely with Design Engineering, Product Engineering, Systems Engineering, Performance Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Test Engineering, and Quality to ensure structural components support engine performance, system integration, and production reliability. •Component Design & Development •Structural frames and support structures •Engine mounts and airframe interfaces •Fuel system structures and brackets •External engine structures and covers •Support Design Engineering in the development of 3D CAD models and detailed engineering drawings Qualifications: •Operational familiarity with structural FEA tools •0–15% as required to support supplier visits, testing, or program activities •THE ABOVE STATEMENTS ARE INTENDED TO DESCRIBE THE GENERAL NATURE AND LEVEL OF WORK BEING PERFORMED BY INDIVIDUALS ASSIGNED TO THIS CLASSIFICATION. THEY ARE NOT INTENDED TO BE CONSTRUED AS AN EXHAUSTIVE LIST OF ALL RESPONSIBILITIES, DUTIES AND SKILLS REQUIRED OF PERSONNEL SO CLASSIFIED. •Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related discipline Compensation: •Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance Coverage Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!