Mechanical Engineer

KITCO Fiber Optics, Inc.

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Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering
5-10 years mechanical design experience
Proficiency in solidworks and autocad
** KITCO Fiber Optics, Inc. is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to design and support advanced fiber optic and telecommunication products for defense and aerospace applications, emphasizing hands-on prototyping and cross-functional collaboration. The ideal candidate will have a strong mechanical engineering background with experience in CAD, GD&T, and FEA. **

Job Summary

  • This role blends system-level mechanical engineering expertise with hands-on prototyping and customer-facing technical collaboration to deliver ruggedized solutions for mission-critical defense platforms.
  • The successful candidate will lead prototype builds, drive DFM/DFA improvements, and ensure compliance with stringent military and aerospace standards like MIL-STD.
  • As part of Marmon Holdings backed by Berkshire Hathaway, the position offers diverse learning opportunities within a culture where everyone is empowered to be their best.

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** KITCO Fiber Optics, Inc. is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to design and support advanced fiber optic and telecommunication products for defense and aerospace applications, emphasizing hands-on prototyping and cross-functional collaboration. The ideal candidate will have a strong mechanical engineering background with experience in CAD, GD&T, and FEA. **

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering
  • 5-10 years mechanical design experience
  • Proficiency in SolidWorks and AutoCAD
  • Expertise in GD&T and tolerance analysis
  • Experience with FEA/CAE tools
  • Hands-on prototype build and CMM inspection

Nice-to-have

  • Military naval shipboard fiber optic experience
  • Familiarity with government program compliance
  • Knowledge of MIL, IEC, TIA, VITA standards
  • IP process and patent application support
  • Costpoint ERP system familiarity
  • Mentoring early-career engineers

Key Requirements

  • U.S. citizenship required
  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering
  • 5-10 years of relevant experience
  • SolidWorks and AutoCAD proficiency
  • GD&T and tolerance stack-up analysis skills

Work Rights

Must have US citizenship

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