Combustion (Propulsion) Engineering Lead

Kratos Defense - Jupiter, FL

Full-time - Senior

Jupiter, FL

251-500 employees

Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing

About the position

The Combustion Engineering Lead at Kratos Defense will serve as a technical leader and supervisor within the engineering department, focusing on the design, analysis, development, and test validation of gas turbine combustors. This role involves guiding a team of skilled engineers and technicians in the execution of combustion system development, ensuring the delivery of high-quality results that support program objectives.

Responsibilities

• Direct combustion system development of complex state-of-the-art turbomachinery.
• Guide and develop highly skilled engineers in the execution of combustion system development, including design, test, qualification, and fielding of flight-certified platforms.
• Contribute to the development of best practices in computational simulation of gaseous and variable viscosity liquid fueled combustion systems.
• Take ownership of the team's results as it directly supports the program deliverables.
• Other job duties as assigned.

Requirements

• BS, MS, and/or PhD in Engineering.
• 10+ years' experience in combustion system design, analyses, and tests.
• Extensive experience in combustion system analysis, CFD, and test correlation.
• Proficiency in classical combustion analysis, computational simulations, and combustor/rig testing.
• Highly skilled in the combustion development process from analysis and design to test validation.
• Proficient in utilizing complex CFD codes along with classical analyses to rapidly develop advanced combustion systems.
• Knowledge and practical expertise in combustion chemistry and physics.
• Hands-on experience in test setup, instrumentation requirements, and validation of new combustion system designs.
• Direct experience with both subsonic and supersonic engine combustion systems and augmenters is desirable.
• Proficiency in ANSYS CFD tools for combustion applications is preferred.
• Ability to quickly correlate analytical results with experiments and engine test data.

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