Design Release Engineer Rotating Components

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

FUNCTIONSRotating Component Design & DevelopmentOwn the design and development of rotating turbomachinery components, including:

Turbine wheels and disksCompressor rotors and impellersShafts and couplingsBearings and bearing support structuresSeals and rotating interfacesSupport Design Engineering in the development of 3D CAD models and 2D engineering drawingsDefine component best practices based on customer flow down requirements and internal methodologies as they relate to geometry, tolerances, and interface requirementsApply continuous improvement methods to refine component design (design best practices based on learnings) and processesEnsure designs meet structural, thermal, and performance requirementsDesign Release & Configuration ControlEnsure engineering drawings, models, and specifications are released in accordance with configuration management standardsMaintain design documentation including:

Engineering drawingsBills of material (BOM)Design calculationsInterface documentationTechnical specificationsSupport Engineering Change Requests (ECR) and Engineering Change Notices (ECN)Ensure designs are configuration-controlled within PLM/PDM systemsManage and present component status & schedule during internal reviews relative Process of Engineering milestones (Change Control Boards, Issues Resolution Board, Gate Reviews)Structural & Mechanical AnalysisPerform/Coordinate necessary structural analysis for rotating components including:

Stress analysisFatigue life evaluationRotor dynamics considerationsThermal effectsCollaborate with CAE/FEA engineers to validate component integrityDesign for Manufacturing & AssemblyPartner with Manufacturing Engineering to ensure components are manufacturable and producibleSupport machining strategy, tolerancing, and inspection requirementsParticipate in design reviews related to manufacturability and assemblySupport production readiness reviews and first article inspectionsSupport on-site supplier auditsTest & Validation SupportSupport component and system testing activitiesEvaluate test data to confirm rotating component performanceSupport failure analysis and troubleshooting of rotating hardwareProvide engineering support during development and production testingRoot Cause Analysis & Continuous ImprovementParticipate in post-test design reviews and own the execution of root cause investigations related to rotating component performance or failuresSupport corrective actions and design improvementsCapture lessons learned to improve future design robustness and manufacturabilityCross-Functional Engineering CollaborationWork closely with:

Design EngineeringProduct EngineeringSystems EngineeringPerformance EngineeringManufacturing EngineeringTest EngineeringQuality EngineeringSupport design reviews, technical risk assessments, and engineering decisionsCommunicate design intent and technical requirements to cross-functional teams

SUPERVISORY

RESPONSIBILITYNo direct supervisory responsibilityMay 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

& ABILITIESRequiredStrong understanding of rotating machinery and turbomachinery designKnowledge of mechanical design principles including stress, fatigue, and thermal effectsAbility to interpret and create engineering drawings with GD&TProficiency with CAD software (SolidWorks preferred)Strong analytical and problem-solving skillsAbility to work across multidisciplinary engineering teamsAbility to manage confidential and export-controlled information (ITAR)PreferredExperience designing turbine, compressor, or rotating propulsion hardwareFamiliarity 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.