What are the responsibilities and job description for the Combustion Associate Engineer position at Kratos Defense?
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 Duties and Responsibilities :
Combustion Associate Engineer will conduct combustion system CFD simulations, along with application of practical classical analyses coupled with hands-on experiments to rapidly develop complex industrial and aero gas turbine engine combustor systems and augmenters. The combustion associate engineer will contribute to the development of best practices in computational simulation of gaseous and variable viscosity liquid fueled combustion systems. The engineer will take ownership of his / her results as it directly supports the combustion team deliverables and decisions. The engineer will be a key analytical contributor within a small highly skilled team of engineers focusing on all aspects of state-of-the-art combustion systems. The engineer will learn and gain experience in test setup, instrumentation requirements and validation of new combustion system designs.
BS / MS / PhD in Engineering
Applicant should be a self-starter.
The applicant should have knowledge and practical proficiency in combustion chemistry and physics.
Entry level proficiency in ANSYS CFD tools for combustion applications is preferred.
The ability to quickly correlate analytical results with experiments and engine test data is highly desirable.
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).
TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS :
Yes, if applicable.
