On-Call Instrumentation Technician

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

General Job Summary:

We are looking for a person who has flexibility to be on-call for our instrumentation installation and assembly team with assignments around the United States, the UK, and the EU.

Essential Job Functions:

• Receive, inspect and photograph component for as received condition.
• Clean, deburr and prepare the component per work instructions.
• Prepare the sensor for installation.
• Position and verify the dimensional location of the sensor, record and photograph.
• Verify and record the operation of the sensor.
• Route leads for the sensor according to work instructions.
• Terminate the sensor per the work instructions. Verify and record the operation of the sensor.
• Carefully package/deliver component to assembly to customer.
• Installation of instrumentation is performed under engineering guidance with written instructions and explanatory illustrations.
• Other duties as assigned.

Travel Requirements:

Some travel may be required.

• Knowledge of mechanical, hydraulic, electrical, or applicable systems.
• Demonstrated ability to work on design and development of engineering tests in a team environment.
• Ability to install at minimum pressures, low and high temperature thermocouples, and low temperature strain gages.
• Advanced instrumentation installation is a plus.i
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills.

Education and Experience:

• Minimum high school diploma or equivalent
• 5+ years of progressive experience in instrumentation

Work Environment/Physical Requirements:

• Office/Lab Environment.
• Some light physical effort is required.
• May perform occasional lifting of light materials.
• Regularly required to sit, stand, reach, bend and move about the facility.