Job DescriptionAre you ready to embark on an exciting career with a leading turbomachinery and jet engine aerospace engineering company? At Florida Turbine Technologies (FTT), we're not just about cutting-edge products; we're about shaping the future of aerospace innovation. If you're looking for a workplace that thrives on creativity, collaboration, and expertise, you've 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, we've 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:This position requires a strong background in systems engineering related to turbomachinery for gas turbine engines, control systems, vehicle integration, or development rigs, such as requirements management, product certification or qualification programs, systems modeling, systems integration, and supplier interaction/management. May receive mentorship to continue developing skills in systems engineering languages, methodologies, and tools for gas turbine engines and aircraft systems.
Essential Job Functions:- Responsible for independently performing across Integrated Product Teams (IPTs), collaborating with hardware development teams, program functions and directorates, and suppliers to apply disciplined systems engineering practices across product baseline development, integration, verification, and the planning and execution of current and future changes.
- Lead digital transformation initiatives and contribute to MBSE process development.
- Support the development of systems engineering models to perform systems engineering tasks.
- Analyze, decompose, allocate, and validate stakeholder needs and input requirements, including engine interfaces and verification planning.
- Define and maintain engine logical and physical architectures.
- Develop lower-level interface requirements to integrate the propulsion system design across the engine, modules, systems, and components; as well as engineering disciplines, module technical teams, and external customers; and provide support throughout the complete engine product life cycle.
- Process and manage outgoing propulsion system requirements.
- Support content requirements development, configuration, and release, while coordinating key integration milestones and handoffs.
- Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to understand engine and air vehicle operations, with opportunities to support engine and flight testing.
- Leading customer and/or internal technical reviews throughout the product lifecycle.
- Other job duties as assigned.
Experience and Skills- Relevant experience applying systems engineering principles and processes across hardware product lifecycles within the aerospace industry is required, including requirements, verification and validation, architecture development, interface control, hardware integration, and Safety, Reliability & Maintainability analyses (e.g., FMECA, FMET, RCCA, RIO management) as well as project management.
- Strong experience in requirements development and management is required.
- Proficiency with requirements management tools, (e.g., IBM DOORS, JAMA, or similar) is preferred.
- Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) practices and implementation are preferred.
- Experience using MBSE tools, such as SysML Rhapsody, Cameo/Magic Draw, Vitech Core/Genesis, or equivalent is preferred.
- Experience with Siemens Teamcenter, Siemens NX, MS Project, or Jira is preferred.
Education and Experience:- BS/MS in Systems, Mechanical, Aerospace, Software, or related engineering field
- 5+ years of relevant experience
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.
Job 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
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