What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assembly Technician position at Kratos Defense?
Company Information:
Florida Turbine Technologies (FTT), a Kratos Turbine Technologies company located in Jupiter Florida is 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 (UAS).
FTT with over 4000-man years of turbomachinery expertise and a deep bench of experience in each discipline, FTT has been growing steadily for 24 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 Jupiter, Florida, where we employ over 180 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.
Are you looking for an exciting career with an industry leading turbomachinery / jet engine aerospace engineering company with cutting edge products, unique niche markets and a highly skilled expert workforce? Then you have come to the right place! FTT is a growing world class turbomachinery company in beautiful Jupiter, Florida USA which employs 180 engineers and technicians with over 4,000 combined years of aero engine (military and commercial), industrial, and space turbomachinery experience.
This role is restricted to U.S. persons who are eligible for a U.S. Security Clearance. FTT will require proof of status prior to employment.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
The engineering technician will have knowledge of aero gas turbine or turbopump assembly and related activities. Demonstrated ability to work developmental prototype assembly and test activities.
Job Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Planning and execution of assembly of experimental aero gas turbines and pre-production rocket turbopumps.
Plan tool and equipment requirements for assembly and test operations as well as maintain tool inventory.
Review of assembly plans during the design phase.
Assembly of aero gas turbines ranging in size from 200 lb-thrust to 40,000 lb-thrust.
Documentation of all assembly steps, measurements, and deviations.
Materials movement using overhead cranes and fork truck.
Use of calibrated measurement instruments: calipers, height gages, micrometers, torque wrenches.
Conduct preventative maintenance for the facility and major equipment.
Assist in facility audits of maintenance and equipment condition.
Update the interface control document for the Test and Assembly facilities as needed.
Knowledge of testing engineering methodology and practices.
Excellent written and verbal communications skills.
Experience and Skills:
5 or more years progressive experience in developmental gas turbine assembly and test environment.
A&P certificate optional
Must be eligible to get U.S. security clearance.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
None.
Physical Demands:
Some light physical effort required.
Will be required to perform occasional lifting of light materials.
Regularly required to sit, stand, reach, bend and move about the facility.
Personal Protective Equipment:
When required in designated lab areas.
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.
Job Benefits:
- Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance Coverage
- Life/ADD & Short/Long Term Disability Insurance
- 401(k) Savings Plan
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
- Paid Time-Off (PTO)
- Holidays
- Education Reimbursement
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All qualified job seekers are encouraged to apply. Kratos Defense is committed to America's veterans by providing opportunities for them to continue contributing after service to our nation. We also work to provide reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities.
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