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Florida Turbine Technologies (FTT), a Kratos Turbine Technologies company located in Jupiter Florida is a world-class turbomachinery company, specializing 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).
FTT with over 4000-man years of turbomachinery expertise and a deep bench of experience in each discipline, FTT has been growing steadily for 24 years. 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 Technology division also provides engineering services, testing services, and material solutions for military and commercial engines, space propulsion, and industrial power-producing applications.
Kratos Defense and Security leverages cross-industry capabilities to deliver innovative, cost-saving solutions for its customers.
FTTis home office is in Jupiter, Florida, where we employ over 180+ engineers and technicians. Additional offices in Derby, UK and Wildau, Germany extend FTTis reputation for engineering excellence to the European marketplace and provide access to a European supply chain and next generation manufacturing capabilities.
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! FTT is a growing world class turbomachinery company in beautiful Jupiter, Florida USA which employs 180+ engineers and technicians with over 4,000 combined years of aero engine (military and commercial), industrial, and space turbomachinery experience.
This role is restricted to U.S. U.S. citizenship with ability to obtain/maintain security clearance. FTT will require proof of status prior to employment.
GENERAL JOB SUMMARY:
The Centrifugal Pump and Compressor Engineer Senior will be involved in various analysis tasks of turbomachinery, rocket engine components, and product/process improvements. Responsibilities will include all aspects of the design process including conceptual design, geometry creation through CAD programs, CFD analysis to solve technical problems and provide test support. This position provides opportunities for diverse technical challenging's to work on a unique set of programs in a team environment.
Preferred On-Site in our Jupiter Location, however with the appropoate expereince we may consider a Remote Worker.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:- 8+ years applied industry aerodynamic design experience in centrifugal pumps and compressors with a good understanding of practical design limitations, and analysis experience
- Experience in all phases of development: conceptual design, analysis, test and validation is required
- Experience in hydrodynamic design and cavitation testing of inducers, pumps and volutes for turbopump rocket applications is required
- Experience in aerodynamic design and testing (stall and performance mapping) of high Mach Number, high flow coefficient centrifugal compressor applications is required
- Available to be onsite for testing and provide support for operational issues as needed
- Experience in manufacturing methods, field service and support is strongly desired
- Proficiency in computational fluid dynamics and associated geometry and meshing tools (ANSYS CFX, Fluent, ICEM, Turbogrid, Autogrid) required
- Experience in use of geometry generator and throughflow analysis for Axial and Centrifugal bladed geometry (AxCent, BladeGen, Vista) is required
- Experience in use of CAD software (NX, Pro-E) is required
- Excellent interpersonal skills: experience integrating work in a team, interfacing with customer
Keyword: Centrifugal Pump and Compressor Engineer Senior
Required Experience:
- Proficient in engineering and physics principals of centrifugal pump and centrifugal compressor applications
- 8 plus years in aerodynamic design of all flowpath components of centrifugal pump and compression systems (e.g. radial inlets, inlet guide vanes, inducers, impellers, vaned and vaneless diffusers, cross-over/return channels, and discharge volutes).
- 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.
- Ability to read, understand, and follow instructions.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to maintain knowledge, skills, and abilities as it pertains to your job.
- Excellent interpersonal skills: experience integrating work in a team, interfacing with customer.
- Excellent written and verbal communications skills.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
- BS/MS/PHD in Mechanical or Aerospace engineering, with 20 plus years' experience of aerodynamics focus on centrifugal compressor turbomachinery applications and/or centrifugal pump for rocket engine applications
- Proficiency with Ansys software preferred.
- Ability to make technical presentations internally and to customers.
- Excellent written and verbal communications skills.
- Must be able to work with customers to define and document requirements, address technical concerns, and provide project status.
WORKENVIRONMENT/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).
TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS: Yes, if applicable.
From: Kratos Defense
Kratos is an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer EOE/Minorities/Females/Vet/Disabled.
All qualified job seekers are encouraged to apply. Kratos is committed to America's veterans by providing opportunities for them to continue contributing after service to our nation. We also work to provide reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities.