Heat Transfer Associate Engineer

Job Description:

Are you ready to embark on an exciting career with a leading turbomachinery and jet engine aerospace engineering company? At Florida Turbine Technologies (FTT), we're not just about cutting-edge products; we're about shaping the future of aerospace innovation. If you're looking for a workplace that thrives on creativity, collaboration, and expertise, you've found your home!

Located in the stunning setting of Jupiter, Florida, FTT is a growing world-class turbomachinery company with a vibrant team of over 300 engineers and technicians, bringing together more than 4,000 years of combined experience in aerospace (military and commercial), industrial, and space turbomachinery. For 25 years, we've been at the forefront of next-generation technologies, specializing in rocket turbopumps, aircraft engines, and high-performance jet engines for cruise missiles and unmanned aerial systems (UAS).

At FTT, we offer a comprehensive suite of services including design, aerodynamics, performance, heat transfer, rotor dynamics and bearing design, structural analysis, manufacturing, testing, and field support. Our Turbine Technologies division also provides innovative engineering services, testing, and material solutions for military and commercial engines, space propulsion, and industrial power applications.

With additional offices in Derby, UK, and Wildau, Germany, we proudly extend our reputation for engineering excellence to the European marketplace, enhancing our access to cutting-edge manufacturing capabilities and a robust supply chain.

Our parent company, Kratos Defense and Security Solutions, empowers us to leverage cross-industry capabilities, delivering innovative and cost-effective solutions that benefit our customers.

This role is restricted to U.S. persons (i.e., U.S. citizens, permanent residents, and other protected individuals under the Immigration and Naturalization Act, 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)) due to access to export-controlled technology. FTT will require proof of status prior to employment.

Essential Job Functions:

Uses computer-aided design and analysis tools to perform complex engineering tasks.

Responsible for optimizing the rotor thrust balance systems.

Conducts feasibility studies and testing on new or modified assemblies and components.

Determine cooling designs for electronic, combustor and turbine components.

Responsible for evaluating and optimizing the secondary flow and leakages.

Documents changes through a formal engineering change notification process.

Learns to use professional concepts.

Applies company policies and procedures to resolve routine issues.

Works on problems of limited scope.

Builds stable working relationships internally.

Normally receives detailed instructions on all work.

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.

Other job duties as assigned.

Experience and Skills:

Proficiency in fundamental heat transfer and fluid dynamic analyses “hand-calculations” and a good understanding of practical design limitations.

Awareness of turbomachinery cycle performance drivers and trade factors.

Experience in computational simulations including conjugate CFD modeling, finite element modeling and correlation with experimental testing is desirable.

Experience with Python, Fortran or other programming skills.

Excellent interpersonal skills: experience integrating work in a team and interfacing with customers.

Excellent written and verbal communications skills.

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Ability to maintain knowledge, skills, and abilities as it pertains to your job.

Education and Experience:

BS in Mechanical or Aerospace engineering with 2+ years of applied industry experience in fluid or thermal design and analysis, OR Masters in a related field.

Gas turbomachinery experience preferred.

Work Environment/Physical Requirements:

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).

Job Benefits:

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance Coverage

Life/ADD & Short/Long Term Disability Insurance

401(k) Savings Plan

Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)

Paid Time-Off (PTO)

Holidays

Education Reimbursement

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From: Kratos Defense