Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc., is a leading defense technology company focused on uncrewed systems, satellite communications, cyber security/warfare, microwave electronics, missile defense, training, and combat systems. Our customers include the U.S. federal government, foreign governments, commercial enterprises, and state and local government agencies. At Kratos, we prioritize affordability as a cornerstone of our technology. We leverage proven, cutting-edge methodologies and technology to minimize costs, streamline schedules, and mitigate risks, ensuring timely delivery of cost-effective solutions to market.
GENERAL JOB SUMMARY:
The Rotating Component Design Release Engineer is responsible for ensuring the successful design, development, validation, and release of rotating engine components used within propulsion systems. This role focuses on turbomachinery hardware including turbine wheels, compressor components, shafts, bearings, seals, and associated rotating assemblies.
This role owns component designs from concept through production release, ensuring designs meet performance, structural, manufacturing, and reliability requirements. The role ensures rotating hardware is configuration-controlled, technically mature, and ready for production, test, and customer delivery.
This position works closely with Design Engineering, Product Engineering, Performance Engineering, Systems Engineering, Manufacturing, and Quality to ensure rotating components are robust, manufacturable, and capable of meeting engine performance requirements.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Rotating Component Design & Development
Own the design and development of rotating turbomachinery components, including:
Turbine wheels and disks
Compressor rotors and impellers
Shafts and couplings
Bearings and bearing support structures
Seals and rotating interfaces
Support Design Engineering in the development of 3D CAD models and 2D engineering drawings
Define component best practices based on customer flow down requirements and internal methodologies as they relate to geometry, tolerances, and interface requirements
Apply continuous improvement methods to refine component design (design best practices based on learnings) and processes
Ensure designs meet structural, thermal, and performance requirements
Design Release & Configuration Control
Ensure engineering drawings, models, and specifications are released in accordance with configuration management standards
Maintain design documentation including:
Engineering drawings
Bills of material (BOM)
Design calculations
Interface documentation
Technical specifications
Support Engineering Change Requests (ECR) and Engineering Change Notices (ECN)
Ensure designs are configuration-controlled within PLM/PDM systems
Manage and present component status & schedule during internal reviews relative Process of Engineering milestones (Change Control Boards, Issues Resolution Board, Gate Reviews)
Structural & Mechanical Analysis
Perform/Coordinate necessary structural analysis for rotating components including:
Stress analysis
Fatigue life evaluation
Rotor dynamics considerations
Thermal effects
Collaborate with CAE/FEA engineers to validate component integrity
Design for Manufacturing & Assembly
Partner with Manufacturing Engineering to ensure components are manufacturable and producible
Support machining strategy, tolerancing, and inspection requirements
Participate in design reviews related to manufacturability and assembly
Support production readiness reviews and first article inspections
Support on-site supplier audits
Test & Validation Support
Support component and system testing activities
Evaluate test data to confirm rotating component performance
Support failure analysis and troubleshooting of rotating hardware
Provide engineering support during development and production testing
Root Cause Analysis & Continuous Improvement
Participate in post-test design reviews and own the execution of root cause investigations related to rotating component performance or failures
Support corrective actions and design improvements
Capture lessons learned to improve future design robustness and manufacturability
Cross-Functional Engineering Collaboration
Work closely with:
Design Engineering
Product Engineering
Systems Engineering
Performance Engineering
Manufacturing Engineering
Test Engineering
Quality Engineering
Support design reviews, technical risk assessments, and engineering decisions
Communicate design intent and technical requirements to cross-functional teams
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY
No direct supervisory responsibility
May provide technical guidance to junior engineers or technicians
Keyword: turbomachinery design, rotating components, CAD modeling, GD&T, structural analysis, rotor dynamics, design release, configuration control, manufacturability, FEA collaboration, test validation
Required Experience:
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES
Required
Strong understanding of rotating machinery and turbomachinery design
Knowledge of mechanical design principles including stress, fatigue, and thermal effects
Ability to interpret and create engineering drawings with GD&T
Proficiency with CAD software (SolidWorks preferred)
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Ability to work across multidisciplinary engineering teams
Ability to manage confidential and export-controlled information (ITAR)
Preferred
Experience designing turbine, compressor, or rotating propulsion hardware
Familiarity with rotor... For full info follow application link.
Kratos is an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer EOE/Minorities/Females/Vet/Disabled.
All qualified job seekers are encouraged to apply. Kratos 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.
