Entry-Level Aerodynamics Engineer

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

Located in the stunning setting of Jupiter, Florida, FTT is a growing world-class turbomachinery 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 turbomachinery. For 25 years, weive 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.

General Job Summary:

The entry-level aerodynamics engineer will design and analyze aircraft mechanical, propulsion, component structures, systems, and processes. The engineer will carry out design and performance for new and redesigned turbine hardware, non-turbine engine structures, field failures and production support. You will be provided with personal mentoring and guidance from world-class turbomachinery engineers while transitioning your educational background to real-world application.

Essential Job Functions:

• Perform airfoil design and computational fluid dynamics analyses for commercial, space, and military engine programs.
• Execute all phases of the aero-design process, from conceptual design through detailed analysis.
• Develop airfoil and flow-path geometry using CAD tools.
• Conduct computational fluid dynamics analyses to evaluate aerodynamic performance and optimize designs.
• iIdentify and resolve complex aerodynamic technical challenges.
• Conduct feasibility studies and testing on new or modified assemblies and components.
• Document changes through a formal engineering change notification process.
• Support testing and correlate analytical results with experimental data.
• Collaborate with a team on a diverse and technically challenging set of advanced programs.
• Other job duties as assigned.

• Ability to maintain sensitive and confidential information as required by company and government requirements.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills, while adhering to company policies and standards.
• Ability to make technical presentations internally and to customers.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Capability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Education and Experience:

• BS/MS/PhD in applicable engineering field
• 0-2 years of related work experience
• Please provide your most recent transcript

Work Environment/Physical Requirements:

• 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)

Travel Requirements: Yes, if applicable.