Instrumentation Lead 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), we're not just about cutting-edge products; we're about shaping the future of aerospace innovation. If you're looking for a workplace that thrives on creativity, collaboration, and expertise, you've 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, we've 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:

Instrumentation Lead Technician will have the technical background and sufficient knowledge to perform all phases of instrumentation planning, sensor installation, sensor verification, documentation, and personnel mentoring.

Essential Job Functions:

• Lead the installation planning and coordinate installation of various instrumentation sensors in turbomachinery with technician team. Types of instrumentation include static pressure, dynamic pressure, thermocouples, RTDs, strain gages, proximity probes, tip clearance probes, accelerometers.
• Carry out instrumentation planning and installation for turbomachinery, field applications and production support.
• Perform calibrations and maintenance of equipment used.
• Mentor and train personnel on installation and verification methods.
• Support fabrication and construction of data acquisition systems for test facilities.
• Research and implement new processes and methods for instrumentation activities.
• Work with limited guidance and supervision from engineering staff.
• Other job duties as assigned.

• Ability to have technical discussions internally and to customers.
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills.
• Must be able to work with customers to define and document requirements, provide budgetary quotes, address technical concerns, and provide project status.

Education and Experience:

• Minimum high school diploma or equivalent. College or technical degree optional.
• 7+ years of applicable experience

Work Environment/Physical Requirements:

• Work performed in a combination of office, lab and outside environment.
• Some light physical effort required.
• Will be required to perform occasional lifting of materials up to 35 pounds.
• Regularly required to sit, stand, reach, bend and move about the facility.

Personal Protective Equipment:

• When required in designated lab areas.

Travel Requirements:

• Some domestic and international travel.