Senior Design Engineer

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

Located in the stunning setting of Jupiter, Florida, FTT is a growing world‑class turbo machinery 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 turbo machinery. For 25 years, we have 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.

Designs and analyzes aircraft electrical, mechanical, propulsion, and component structures, systems, and processes.

• Use computer‑aided design (CAD) to produce initial design and specifications for aircraft components.
• Conduct feasibility studies and testing on new and modified aircraft system designs.
• Document changes through a formal engineering change notification process.
• Support engine and component test campaigns, including rig testing and full‑scale engine tests. Analyze test data.
• Develop and validate design requirements.
• May lead and participate in design reviews, ensuring compliance with internal and external standards.
• Contribute to technology development, design methodologies, and process improvements to advance turbo machinery capabilities.
• Apply company policies and procedures to resolve a variety of issues.
• May lead a project team, timeline/scheduling, and budget.
• Other job duties as assigned.

May mentor junior engineers.

Senior Design Engineer

• Proficiency with CAD software and analysis tools, specifically Siemens NX.
• Strong technical background and sufficient knowledge to perform all phases of hardware design, development, and documentation.
• Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot and resolve hardware, performance, or durability issues during development.
• Ability to make technical presentations internally and to customers. Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience in collaborating with multidisciplinary teams through all phases of the engineering cycle.
• Experience mentoring junior engineers or providing technical leadership on design efforts.
• Must be able to work with customers to define and document requirements, address technical concerns, and provide project status.
• Maintain sensitive and confidential information as required by company and government requirements.
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced environment.

• BS/MS in Mechanical or Aerospace engineering
• 8+ years of related experience
• Turbo machinery experience a plus

• 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).

Yes, if applicable.

From:
Kratos Defense