Instrumentation Engineer

Florida Turbine Technologies (FTT), a Kratos Turbine Technologies company located in Jupiter Florida, a world-class turbomachinery company, specializing in next-generation technologies for aircraft engines, rocket turbopumps and industrial power equipment and focused on the development and production of small, affordable, high-performance jet engines for cruise missiles and unmanned aerial systems.

FTT with over 4000-man years of turbomachinery expertise and a deep bench of experience in each discipline, FTT has been growing steadily for 25 years. We provide a one-stop shop with capabilities in design, aerodynamics, performance, heat transfer and secondary flow, rotor dynamics and bearing design, structural analysis and life predictions, manufacturing, testing, and field support. Our Turbine Technology division also provides engineering services, testing services, and material solutions for military and commercial engines, space propulsion, and industrial power-producing applications.

Kratos Defense and Security leverages cross-industry capabilities to deliver innovative, cost-saving solutions for its customers.

FTT's home office is in beautiful Jupiter, Florida, where we employ over 200+ engineers and technicians. Additional offices in Derby, UK and Wildau, Germany extend FTT's reputation for engineering excellence to the European marketplace and provide access to a European supply chain and next generation manufacturing capabilities.

We have immediate openings for a Instrumentation Engineer with multiple years of direct turbomachinery experience.

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.

The instrumentation engineer will have knowledge of mechanical, hydraulic, electrical, or applicable systems related to the design, definition, and installation of sensors for turbomachinery. Demonstrated ability to work on design and development of engineering tests in a team environment.

Education and Experience:

At least 5 years progressive experience in the instrumentation environment.

Job Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Instrumentation Engineer will be able to define sensors for the measurement of pressure, temperature, acceleration, strain, proximity, rotational speed, and others. The engineer will also define the routing and termination of sensors and support the data acquisition for these sensors The instrumentation engineer will be able to support, evaluate and debug the installation of these sensors in an engine test environment. The ability to install sensors is a plus.

Physical Demands: Physical effort required.

Will be required to perform occasional lifting of materials up to 30 lbs. Regularly required to sit, stand, reach, bend, climb, grasp, eye hand coordination, view very small objects, and move about the facility.

Personal Protective Equipment: When required in designated lab areas and engine test facilities.

Work Environment: Work performed in a combination of office and lab environment.

Some Travel may be required. Employee will be required to perform other duties as requested, directed, or assigned.