Technical Lead - Performance Engineer (Part-Time)

Florida Turbine Technologies (FTT) is hiring a part-time, remote performance engineer to provide technical oversight for performance analyses supporting engine development and testing programs. The role participates in programmatic and test data reviews and mentors junior engineers.

Responsibilities:

• Conceptual design and optimization of turbomachinery performance cycles (air breathing engines, rocket turbopumps, and industrial gas turbines) using NPSS and GatesCycle modeling codes
• Close coordination with Integrated Product Teams (IPT) on design limits of components related to turbomachinery performance
• Review and supervise feasibility studies and testing on new and modified turbomachinery designs
• Documents changes through a formal engineering change notification process
• Having wide-ranging experience, uses professional concepts and company objectives to resolve complex issues in creative and effective ways
• Exercises judgment in selecting methods, techniques, and evaluation criteria for obtaining results
• Networks with key contacts outside own area of expertise
• Works on complex issues where analysis of situations or data requires an in-depth evaluation of variable factors
• Determines methods and procedures on new assignments and may coordinate activities of other personnel (Team Lead)
• Other job duties as assigned
• May guide or direct support personnel in the preparation of detailed design, design testing, and prototype fabrication

Requirements:

• This role is restricted to U.S. citizenship with ability to obtain/maintain security clearance
• Proficiency in NPSS or GatesCycle codes required
• Proficiency in aerodynamic physics and engineering principals with an understanding of practical design limitations
• Experienced in all phases of development: conceptual design, analysis, validation, test, and correlation
• Ability to read, understand, and follow instructions
• Ability to maintain knowledge, skills, and abilities as it pertains to your job
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills
• BS/MS/PhD in Mechanical or Aerospace engineering
• 25+ years' experience in turbomachinery aerodynamic design and analysis
• Proficiency in programming codes (C, C++, Java, Fortran, Matlab) is strongly desired