GENERAL JOB SUMMARY:
The Electrical Engineer Turbine Engine Systems, Controls & Test is responsible for the design, development, integration, verification, troubleshooting, and production support of electrical and electronic systems associated with small gas turbine engines, engine accessories, controls, instrumentation, test equipment, and related aerospace and defense products.
This position supports the complete product lifecycleifrom concept and prototype development through engine integration, qualification, production, test, troubleshooting, and field support.
The role requires a hands-on engineer who can move effectively between product electrical design, engine controls, embedded systems, instrumentation, test systems, manufacturing support, and technical problem solving.
The Electrical Engineer will work closely with Product Engineering, Design Engineering, Performance Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain, Program Management, suppliers, and customers to develop robust, manufacturable, testable, and reliable electrical systems.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Electrical & Electronic Systems
Design and support electrical and electronic systems for turbine engines, accessories, controllers, and test equipment.
Develop electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, harnesses, interface-control documentation, Bills of Material, and technical specifications.
Design and troubleshoot analog and digital circuits, signal conditioning, sensor interfaces, drivers, power supplies, and control circuits.
Select sensors, connectors, wiring, instrumentation, controllers, power supplies, and electrical components.
Support PCB design, component selection, prototype development, debugging, and functional testing.
Support grounding, shielding, electrical protection, packaging, and system integration.
Engine Controls & Embedded Systems
Support engine electronic controls, ECUs, PCUs, ignition systems, sensors, actuators, and electrical accessories.
Develop, modify, or troubleshoot embedded control software as required.
Support embedded C/C++, CAN-based communications, J1939, and other system interfaces.
Utilize MATLAB, Simulink, Python, or similar engineering tools as required.
Troubleshoot hardware/software interface and controls-related issues.
Engine Test & Instrumentation
Design and support electrical and controls systems for turbine engine and component test stands.
Select and integrate instrumentation for temperature, pressure, speed, vibration, flow, position, voltage, current, and other measurements.
Develop interfaces between engines, controllers, test stands, data-acquisition systems, and facility equipment.
Support test setup, instrumentation verification, Test Readiness Reviews, engine testing, and post-test analysis.
Develop test procedures, acceptance criteria, automated test functions, interlocks, and diagnostic tools.
Support bench testing, simulation, and Hardware-in-the-Loop capabilities where appropriate.
Controls & Automation
Support PLC-based systems used for test equipment, manufacturing equipment, fixtures, and facility systems.
Develop or troubleshoot Allen-Bradley ControlLogix, CompactLogix, Studio 5000, HMI, or SCADA systems as required.
Support Ethernet/IP, TCP/IP, OPC, DeviceNet, CAN, and similar communication networks.
The primary focus of this position remains product electrical engineering and turbine engine systems, with controls and automation serving as supporting capabilities.
PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT & INTEGRATION
Translate system and customer requirements into electrical design solutions.
Work cross-functionally with Mechanical, Software, Performance, Manufacturing, Test, and Quality Engineering.
Support prototypes, development engines, First Article builds, qualification units, and production hardware.
Participate in design reviews, technical reviews, test readiness reviews, and production readiness activities.
Resolve electrical, mechanical, software, controls, and test-system interface issues.
Support suppliers with component selection, technical requirements, testing, and issue resolution.
Support transition of development designs into stable production configurations.
TROUBLESHOOTING & ROOT CAUSE
Troubleshoot electrical, electronic, controls, instrumentation, and integration issues.
Utilize oscilloscopes, digital multimeters, power supplies, data-acquisition equipment, CAN tools, and related diagnostic equipment.
Perform structured root-cause analysis using methods such as:
5-Why
Fishbone
Fault Tree Analysis
Failure Mode analysis
Comparative testing
Data analysis
Develop and verify corrective actions.
Support investigation of production failures, supplier issues, engine-test failures, nonconformances, and RMA/customer-return hardware.
MANUFACTURING & PRODUCTION SUPPORT
Provide hands-on engineering support to engine assembly, accessory assembly, test, and production operations.
Respond to electrical issues affecting quality, test, production flow, or customer delivery.
Develop fixtures, diagnostic tools, test equipment, and mistake-proofing solutions.
Support Design for Manufacturing and Assembly activities.
Assist with electrical work instructions, test procedures, technician training, and standardized troubleshooting.
Support prototype, rework, repair, and schedule-recovery activities.
ENGINEERING DOCUMENTATION & CONFIGURATION
Create and maintain accurate:
Electrical drawings
Schematics
Wiring diagrams
Specifications
Test procedures and reports
Interface documentation
Bills of... 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.
