Aerodynamics Centrifugal Pump and Compressor Senior Engineer

Kratos Defense & Security Solutions - Jupiter, FL

Full-time - Senior

Hybrid - Jupiter, FL

251-500 employees

Transportation Equipment Manufacturing

About the position

The Centrifugal Pump and Compressor Senior Engineer will engage in various analysis tasks related to turbomachinery and rocket engine components, focusing on product and process improvements. This role encompasses all aspects of the design process, including conceptual design, CAD geometry creation, and CFD analysis, while providing test support. The position offers diverse technical challenges within a collaborative team environment, primarily based in Jupiter, Florida, with potential remote work for qualified candidates.

Responsibilities

• Conduct analysis tasks of turbomachinery and rocket engine components.
• Engage in product and process improvements.
• Oversee 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.

Requirements

• 10+ 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.
• 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).
• Experience in hydrodynamic design and cavitation testing of inducers, pumps, and volutes for turbopump rocket applications.
• Relevant experience in aerodynamic design of flowpath components for centrifugal pump and compression systems.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with geometry generator and throughflow analysis for Axial and Centrifugal bladed geometry (AxCent, BladeGen, Vista).
• Ability to communicate effectively with peers and supervisors.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

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