Aerodynamics Performance Engineer - Kratos Defense

Are you looking for an exciting career with an industry leading turbomachinery/jet engine aerospace engineering company with cutting edge products, unique niche markets, and a highly skilled expert workforce? Then you have come to the right place!

Florida Turbine Technologies (FTT), a Kratos Turbine Technologies company, is a growing world-class turbomachinery company located in beautiful Jupiter, Florida USA, which employs 300+ engineers and technicians with over 4,000 combined years of aero engine (military and commercial), industrial, and space turbomachinery experience. With a deep bench of experience in each discipline, FTT has been growing steadily for 25 years. We specialize in next-generation technologies for aircraft engines, rocket turbopumps, and industrial power equipment and focused on the development and production of small, affordable, high-performance jet engines for cruise missiles and unmanned aerial systems (UAS).

We provide a one-stop shop with capabilities in design, aerodynamics, performance, heat transfer and secondary flow, rotor dynamics and bearing design, structural analysis and life predictions, manufacturing, testing, and field support. Our Turbine Technologies division also provides engineering services, testing services, and material solutions for military and commercial engines, space propulsion, and industrial power-producing applications.

Additional offices in Derby, UK and Wildau, Germany extend FTTs reputation for engineering excellence to the European marketplace and provide access to a European supply chain and next generation manufacturing capabilities.

Our parent company, Kratos Defense and Security Solutions, leverages cross-industry capabilities to deliver innovative, cost-saving solutions for all its customers.

This role is restricted toU.S. citizenship with ability to obtain/maintain security clearance. FTT will require proof of status prior to employment.

GENERAL JOB SUMMARY:

The Performance Engineerwill be involved in various analysis tasks of turbomachinery, rocket engine components, and product/processimprovements. Activelyparticipates in the engineering discipline's technical development and mentors and oversees technical content of junior engineers.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Conceptual design and optimization of turbomachinery performance cycles (air breathing engines, rocket turbopumps, and industrial gas turbines) using NPSS and GatesCycle modeling codes.
• Close coordination with Integrated Product Teams (IPT) on design limits of components related to turbomachinery performance.
• Conducts feasibility studies and testing on new and modified turbomachinery designs.
• Documents changes through a formal engineering change notification process.
• Having wide-ranging experience, uses professional concepts and company objectives to resolve complex issues in creative and effective ways.
• Works on complex issues where analysis of situations or data requires an in-depth evaluation of variable factors.
• Exercises judgment in selecting methods, techniques, and evaluation criteria for obtaining results.
• Networks with key contacts outside own area of expertise.
• Determines methods and procedures on new assignments and may coordinate activities of other personnel (Team Lead).
• Other job duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:

• May guide or direct support personnel in the preparation of detailed design, design testing, and prototype fabrication.

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Keyword: aero engineer mechanical turbomachinery ansys npss gatescycle CAD software rocket engine
Required Experience:

• Proficiency in computational fluid dynamics and associated geometry and meshing tools (ANSYS CFX, Fluent, ICEM, Turbogrid, Autogrid).
• Experience in use of CAD software (NX, Pro-E) is strongly desired.
• Experienced in all phases of development: conceptual design, analysis, validation, test, and correlation.
• Proficiency in aerodynamic physics and engineering principals with a strong understanding of practical design limitations.
• Turbomachinery aerodynamic design and analysis experience in flow-path analysis including inlet, fan, exhaust, axial and/or centrifugal compressor and turbine rotating and stationary components and/or cryogenic pump hydrodynamics.
• Possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the assigned duties, including computer skills.
• Maintain sensitive and confidential information as required by company and government requirements.
• Communicate and interact effectively with peers, supervisors, and public, including maintaining respect for others, and following company policies.
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills.
• Ability to read, understand, and follow instructions.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent interpersonal skills: experience integrating work in a team, interfacing with customers.
• Ability to make technical presentations internally and to customers.
• Must be able to work with customers to define and document requirements, address technical concerns, and provide project status.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• BS/MS/PhD in Mechanical or Aerospace engineering.
• 5+ years' experience of aerodynamics focus on turbomachinery and/or rocket engine component analyses and design.
• Proficiency with programming codes (C, C++, Java, Fortran, Matlab) is strongly desired.
• Expertise in NPSS or GatesCycle codes is required.
• Proficiency with Ansys software preferred.

WORKENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICALREQUIREMENTS:

• Office and/or manufacturing environment.
• Ability to sit and stand for long periods of time.
• Ability to perform repetitive motion (keyboarding, mouse, phones, rotating wrist, using tools/equipment).

From: Kratos Defense