Senior Design Engineer

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.

Keyword:
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 (keyboxing, mouse, phone use, rotating wrist, using tools/equipment).

Yes, if applicable.