Kenai Defense Hiring for Project Engineer at Huntington, WV Full Time

Project Engineer, Kenai Defense
Huntington, West Virginia

Kenai Defense is a prime, U.S. defense contractor based in St George, UT. We currently partner with the U.S. Air Force, Army, and other agencies to develop innovative technologies that support warfighters and military installations worldwide. As a defense contractor, we collaborate with academia and industry to test, optimize, and provide technologies for government customers. These technologies are designed to save lives, increase U.S. defense capabilities, and give soldiers a competitive edge in extreme environmental and combat conditions.

We are in the process of opening a small office in Huntington West Virginia and are seeking a Project Engineer to be part of our team at that location. This individual will be responsible for providing technical and design expertise for multiple programs developing and fielding defense technologies. This individual will perform the following:

Duties and Responsibilities

• Material design and testing
• Prototype modeling
• Prototype design and testing
• Structural design
• Collaboration with engineering teams at partner academic institutions
• Patent application
• Technical research
• Technical ing
• Data collection and analysis
• Coordination with project managers
• Technical proposal development
• Innovation and concept development
• Technical presentations

Qualifications/Skills:

• Material design knowledge
• Engineering design software proficiency
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Word
• Mechanical and structural testing knowledge
• Problem solving and strong data analysis skills
• Strong communication skills
• Strong organization skills
• Management skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects with multiple team members
• Research and development project knowledge

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, chemical engineering, or a related field required
• Master’s or PhD preferred
• 4 years of relevant experience (2 years with the completion of a master’s degree or PhD in a related field)
• Unmanned aerial systems knowledge preferred
• Experience with working on university or government research and development projects preferred

Additional Information

This position is a full-time salaried position. Salary range is between $70,000 and $110,000, based upon experience and education. Kenai Defense health benefits, 401(k) matching, and generous paid time off and holidays.

To Apply

Send resumes to Joshua Riley, Director of Program Management at [email protected]

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $70,000.00 – $110,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Huntington, WV 25755: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Education:

• Bachelor’s (Preferred)

Work Location: One location