Responsibilities
- Design and generate assembly and manufacturing drawings for mechanical components ensuring to address Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) and Design for Manufacturing (DFM).
- Work closely with Systems and Electrical Engineering organization to address performance requirements such environmental and EMI/EMC considerations.
- Support design, build and installation of mechanical components.
- Work closely with the Operations and Quality teams to ensure proper build of assemblies.
- Support proposal efforts to include budgetary and schedule estimates.
- Support remote site surveys onboard aviation and ground vehicles as required.
- Work closely with our Aircraft Integration Group (AIG) and Government engineers to identify potential installation locations and structural airframe requirements.
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field with five or more years of work experience; Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field with two or more years of work experience.
- Previous experience with military aircraft mechanical hardware integration preferred.
- Proficient with ProE (preferred) or equivalent 3D Computer-Aided Design (CAD) software.
- Experience with Finite Element Analysis (FEA) and Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD).
- Well-rounded knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite of Applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.).
- Strong analytical, problem-solving skills.
- Strong written and oral communications skills.
- Ability to effectively articulate technical challenges and solutions in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
- Ability to multitask and prioritize.
- Ability to travel.
- Ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance which requires a US Citizenship -sponsorship not available.
About Kranze Technology Solutions
We are part of an SPX Technologies’ Communication Technologies platform in the Detection & Measurement business segment. KTS is focused in the defense industry specializing in Infrared Countermeasures (IRCM) systems, digital interoperability and networking, and program support for the US Navy, US Marine Corps, and Special Operations Command. We provide hardware and software product development, systems integration, system test and evaluation support, modeling and simulation analysis, and other engineering services to support the Warfighter.
Each team member has significant opportunities to solve a variety of complex technical challenges in small teams while working hand in hand with our defense customers.
Benefits
Kranze Technology Solutions is proud to provide extremely competitive benefits to all full-time employees including:
- Comprehensive Leave plan (Paid Time Off).
- Comprehensive Health Care package including Medical, Vision, Dental, Health Savings Account (HSA), and more.
- Generous 401(k) retirement plan.
- Paid Overtime.
- Flex Time and Flexible Scheduling.
- Tuition Reimbursement options.
- Casual and relaxed work environment.
KTS is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. All applicants will be considered for employment without regards to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status, or any other segmenting characteristics protected by law.
If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to:
Human Resources
847-737-7299
[email protected]
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What We Do
Kranze Technology Solutions, Inc. is a small business company in the defense industry specializing in Infrared Countermeasures (IRCM) systems, digital interoperability and networking, and program support for the US Navy, US Marine Corps, and SOCOM. KTS provides hardware and software product development, systems of systems integration, system test and evaluation support, modeling and simulation analysis, and other engineering services to support the Warfighter.
KTS offers a casual, flexible and entrepreneurial work environment with a close-knit team of dedicated leading professionals in multiple fields. KTS provides each team member significant opportunity to solve a wide variety of complex technical challenges in small teams while working hand in hand with our defense customers.
The KTS team is looking for talented, motivated, and experienced individuals with core competencies in Systems, Software, Electrical, and Mechanical Engineering. If interested, please contact Kim Liotus.
Systems Engineers:
The candidate poses a technical and integration background while understanding battlespace CONOPS and mission oriented solutions. The candidate has demonstrated architecture development or integration of various systems on multiple aircraft platforms. The candidate will work with the software team to define system interfaces, communicate with suppliers and customers, and develop technical solutions. The candidate must be able to work without supervision, contribute innovative ideas to improve products, and lead integration efforts.
Software Engineers:
Candidate should be able to perform on a technical team to develop software solutions using the latest technologies. The candidate poses a technical and integration background. The candidate has demonstrated software development on various platforms on various systems (ideally of aircraft systems).
