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Kratos Defense and Security Solutions · 1 day ago

Senior Heat Transfer 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 Senior Heat Transfer Engineer will be involved in various cooling, secondary flow and heat transfer analyses tasks of turbomachinery, rocket engine components, and product/process improvements, while also mentoring junior engineers.

ConsultingCyber SecurityGovernmentInformation TechnologyNational SecurityPublic SafetySatellite CommunicationSecurity

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Uses computer-aided software (CAD) to produce initial design and specifications for aircraft components

Conducts feasibility studies and testing on new and modified airfoil cooling designs

Document changes through a formal engineering change notification process

Works on complex issues where analysis of situations or data requires an in-depth evaluation of variable factors

Exercises judgment in selecting methods, techniques, and evaluation criteria for obtaining results

Networks with key contacts outside own area of expertise

Determines methods and procedures on new assignments and may coordinate activities of other personnel (Team Lead)

Maintain sensitive and confidential information as required by company and government requirements

Communicate and interact effectively with peers, supervisors, and customers, including maintaining respect for others, and following company policies

Maintain knowledge, skills, and abilities as it pertains to your job

Other job duties as assigned

Qualification

Heat transfer physicsTurbomachinery thermal designConjugate Heat Transfer (CHT)CFDMSC Easy5ANSYS FEARisk characterizationTeam leadershipEffective communication

Required

This role is restricted to U.S. citizenship with ability to obtain/maintain security clearance

Proficiency in heat transfer physics and engineering principles with 5+ years of turbomachinery thermal design and analysis experience in turbine components, combustion hardware, and secondary air systems

Specialized in turbine airfoil durability, cooling design and thermal lifing

Understanding of cooling technology parameters and uses in scaling and evaluating designs

Knowledgeable on how material and coating selection impacts the airfoil design

Experienced in iterating with other Disciplines and integrated teams to shape and finalize product requirements

Skilled in both hand calculations and engineering software simulation of heat transfer, fluid dynamic behavior and correlation with experimental testing

Ability to translate analyses into concrete product goals and specifications

Skilled at characterizing risk to produce balanced design solutions

Experienced in all phases of development: conceptual design, analysis, manufacturing, validation, and field service

Awareness of turbomachinery cycle performance drivers and trade factors

BS/MS/PHD in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering

5+ years of experience in heat transfer focused on turbine airfoil cooling, durability, and thermal lifing analyses and design

Experience with Conjugate Heat Transfer (CHT), CFD, additive manufacturing

Proficiency with MSC Easy5 and ANSYS FEA is desired