Aerodynamics Centrifugal Pump and Compressor Senior Engineer

Kratos Defense & Security Solutions - Jupiter, FL

Full-time - Mid Level

Hybrid - Jupiter, FL

251-500 employees

Transportation Equipment Manufacturing

About the position

The Centrifugal Pump and Compressor Senior Engineer at Florida Turbine Technologies (FTT) will engage in various analysis tasks related to turbomachinery and rocket engine components. This role encompasses all aspects of the design process, including conceptual design, CAD geometry creation, and CFD analysis, aimed at solving technical problems and providing test support. The position offers diverse technical challenges within a collaborative team environment, focusing on next-generation technologies for aircraft engines and industrial power equipment.

Responsibilities

• Conduct analysis tasks of turbomachinery and rocket engine components.
• Engage in all aspects of the design process including conceptual design and geometry creation.
• Perform CFD analysis to solve technical problems and provide test support.
• Support operational issues and testing as needed.
• Maintain sensitive and confidential information as required by company and government requirements.
• Communicate effectively with peers and supervisors, maintaining respect for others.

Requirements

• 5+ years of applied industry aerodynamic design experience in centrifugal pumps and compressors.
• Proficient understanding of practical design limitations and analysis.
• Experience in all phases of development: conceptual design, analysis, test, and validation.
• Demonstrated expertise in aerodynamic design and testing of high Mach Number, high flow coefficient centrifugal compressor applications.
• Proficiency in computational fluid dynamics and associated geometry and meshing tools (ANSYS CFX, Fluent, ICEM, Turbogrid, Autogrid).
• Relevant experience in aerodynamic design of flowpath components for centrifugal pump and compression systems.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in hydrodynamic design and cavitation testing of inducers, pumps, and volutes for turbopump rocket applications.
• Proficiency with Ansys software.

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