Permanent Multi Engine Instructor Jobs in Jupiter, FL

Are you ready to embark on an exciting career with a leading turbomachinery and jet engine aerospace engineering company? At Florida Turbine Technologies (FTT), we're not just about cutting-edge products; we're about shaping the future of aerospace innovation. If you're looking for a workplace that thrives on creativity, collaboration, and expertise, you've found your home!

Located in the stunning setting of Jupiter, Florida, FTT is a growing world-class turbomachinery company with a vibrant team of over 300+ engineers and technicians, bringing together more than 4,000 years of combined experience in aerospace (military and commercial), industrial, and space turbomachinery. For 25 years, we've been at the forefront of next-generation technologies, specializing in rocket turbopumps, aircraft engines, and high-performance jet engines for cruise missiles and unmanned aerial systems (UAS).

At FTT, we offer a comprehensive suite of services including design, aerodynamics, performance, heat transfer, rotor dynamics and bearing design, structural analysis, manufacturing, testing, and field support. Our Turbine Technologies division also provides innovative engineering services, testing, and material solutions for military and commercial engines, space propulsion, and industrial power applications.

With additional offices in Derby, UK, and Wildau, Germany, we proudly extend our reputation for engineering excellence to the European marketplace, enhancing our access to cutting-edge manufacturing capabilities and a robust supply chain.

Our parent company, Kratos Defense and Security Solutions, empowers us to leverage cross-industry capabilities, delivering innovative and cost-effective solutions that benefit our customers.

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:

• 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.

Supervisory Responsibility: None. 

• 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 worth 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.

Education and Experience:

• 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.

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).