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Kratos Defense and Security Solutions · 5 days ago

Turbomachinery Bearings Engineer

Jupiter, FL

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

5+ years exp

Kratos Defense and Security Solutions is a leading turbomachinery and jet engine aerospace engineering company. The Turbomachinery Bearings Engineer will be responsible for the analysis and design of various bearing systems, collaborating with other engineering disciplines, and leading laboratory experiments to drive advancements in the field.

ConsultingCyber SecurityGovernmentInformation TechnologyNational SecurityPublic SafetySatellite CommunicationSecurity

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Responsible for a multi-disciplinary subsystem of complex rotating machinery while collaborating with numerous other engineering disciplines

Analysis and design of rolling element bearings, magnetic bearings, hydrostatic bearings, and bearing sump designs

Innovate and test oil and fuel lubrication skids for bearing and sump applications

Collaborate with top-tier bearing suppliers to procure hardware that meets our high standards

Correlate inspection data of post-run bearings with predictions to drive improvements in designs and modelling

Lead laboratory experiments for design verification that pave the way for groundbreaking advancements

Monitor health, durability, and performance our sophisticated bearing systems in wide variety of rotating machinery applications

Other job duties as assigned

Qualification

TribologyBearing designThermomechanical analysisOilFuel lubricationCustomer engagementStandards developmentPresentation skillsWritten communicationVerbal communicationTeam player

Required

In-depth knowledge of Tribology (lubrication, friction, and wear) and thermomechanical analysis of bearing systems

Exceptional presentation skills for conveying technical information both internally and externally

Strong written and verbal communication skills that foster collaboration and clarity

A team player with a dedicated work ethic, ready to make an impact

Proven experience in engaging with customers to define requirements, address technical concerns, and provide project updates

Ability to develop standards and guidelines that enhance our operational excellence

MS in Engineering with a focus on bearings and 5 years' of related experience, or BS in Engineering with 8 years' of experience in turbomachinery bearing design and analysis