Kratos Defense and Security Solutions

Heat Transfer Associate Engineer

Kratos Defense and Security Solutions • $70K — $95K *
Jupiter, FL 33458In-Person
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • BS in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering with 2+ years of experience in fluid or thermal design and analysis, OR a Master's in a related field.
  • Proficiency in heat transfer and fluid dynamics analyses.
  • Experience in computational simulations including CFD and finite element modeling.
  • Programming skills in Python or Fortran.
  • Strong interpersonal skills for teamwork and customer interaction.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
  • Capability to work in fast-paced environments.

Responsibilities

  • Use CAD tools for complex engineering tasks.
  • Optimize rotor thrust balance systems.
  • Conduct feasibility studies and tests on new assemblies.
  • Determine cooling designs for various components.
  • Evaluate and optimize secondary flow and leakages.
  • Document changes through formal engineering notifications.
  • Communicate effectively with peers and supervisors.

Benefits

  • Training and professional development opportunities.
  • Supportive team environment with stable internal relationships.
  • Engagement with cutting-edge engineering projects.
  • Opportunity to work with export-controlled technology.
Full Job Description
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.

Essential Job Functions:
  • Uses computer-aided design and analysis tools to perform complex engineering tasks.
  • Responsible for optimizing the rotor thrust balance systems.
  • Conducts feasibility studies and testing on new or modified assemblies and components.
  • Determine cooling designs for electronic, combustor and turbine components.
  • Responsible for evaluating and optimizing the secondary flow and leakages.
  • Documents changes through a formal engineering change notification process.
  • Learns to use professional concepts.
  • Applies company policies and procedures to resolve routine issues.
  • Works on problems of limited scope.
  • Builds stable working relationships internally.
  • Normally receives detailed instructions on all work.
  • Maintain sensitive and confidential information as required by company and government requirements
  • Communicate and interact effectively with peers, supervisors, and public, including maintaining respect for others, and following company policies.
  • Other job duties as assigned.


  • Proficiency in fundamental heat transfer and fluid dynamic analyses "hand-calculations" and a good understanding of practical design limitations.
  • Awareness of turbomachinery cycle performance drivers and trade factors.
  • Experience in computational simulations including conjugate CFD modeling, finite element modeling and correlation with experimental testing is desirable.
  • Experience with Python, Fortran or other programming skills.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills: experience integrating work in a team and interfacing with customers.
  • Excellent written and verbal communications skills.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
  • Ability to maintain knowledge, skills, and abilities as it pertains to your job.

Education and Experience:
  • BS in Mechanical or Aerospace engineering with 2+ years of applied industry experience in fluid or thermal design and analysis, OR Masters in a related field.
  • Gas turbomachinery experience preferred.

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).

About Kratos Defense and Security Solutions

Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. provides mission critical products, solutions, and services in the United States. The company operates through three segments: Kratos Government Solutions, Unmanned Systems, and Public Safety & Security. The Kratos Government Solutions segment offers microwave electronic products, satellite communications, training systems, modular systems, and defense and rocket support services. The Unmanned Systems segment provides unmanned aerial, ground, and seaborne, as well as command, control, and communications systems. The Public Safety & Security segment designs, engineers, deploys, operates, integrates, maintains, and operates security and surveillance solutions for homeland security, public safety, critical infrastructure, government, and commercial customers. The company serves national security related agencies, the department of defense, intelligence agencies, and classified agencies, as well as international government agencies and domestic and international commercial customers; and critical infrastructure, power generation, power transport, nuclear energy, financial, IT, healthcare, education, transportation, and petro-chemical industries, as well as government and military customers. Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. was founded in 1994 and is headquartered in San Diego, California.
Learn more about Kratos Defense and Security Solutions
Size
3,300 employees
Market Cap
$1.1 billion
Industry
Aerospace & Defense
Net Income
$79.6 million
Founded
1994
5 Year Trend
+8.4%
Revenue
$747.6 million
NASDAQ
KTOS
* Ladders Estimates
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