About Peraton
Peraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe and extending to the farthest reaches of the galaxy. As the world’s leading mission capability integrator and transformative enterprise IT provider, we deliver trusted, highly differentiated solutions and technologies to protect our nation and allies. Peraton operates at the critical nexus between traditional and nontraditional threats across all domains: land, sea, space, air, and cyberspace. The company serves as a valued partner to essential government agencies and supports every branch of the U.S. armed forces. Each day, our employees solve the most daunting challenges that our customers face. Visit peraton.com to learn how we’re keeping people around the world safe and secure.
Program Overview
Program management, engineering, and technical support for the Air Systems Group, focusing on research, systems engineering, and evaluation of naval air propulsion and power systems. Focus includes air-breathing engines, auxiliary power systems, helicopter transmissions, fuel systems, and propulsion system performance, supported by roles like data scientists, engineers, and chemists.
About The Role
Peraton is seeking a Engine Performance and Operability Engineer for a full time position to support installed and un-installed engine performance and operability analysis and reporting, as well as providing engine performance and operability programmatic support within the Naval Air Warfare Center (NAWC), Air Systems Group (ASG), Propulsion and Power (P&P) organization. This is a 100% remote support position.
What you will do:
The Engine Performance and Operability Engineer will:
- Participate in aircraft platform and/or engine team meetings and/or critical project milestone events impacting the engine performance and operability technical sub-domain
- Ensure projects related to engine performance and operability meet expectations, are delivered on time, and are in alignment with team Engine Management Plan goals.
- Provide timely, accurate and clear performance technical assessments detailing relevant issues, root cause status, program risks and recommended means to mitigate/overcome obstacles. Assessments show evidence of technical understanding and are provided to the appropriate stakeholders
- Effectively execute installed or un-installed engine performance models, assess data, and provide timely and accurate performance model data reports per customer requirements using appropriate standard work processes.
- Effectively communicate, present, and write content that is relevant to on-going issues and provide technical recommendations to team leaders, SE, BDE, and the branch manager that enable successful forward progress of assigned project areas.
Qualifications
Minimum of 16 years with BS/BA; Minimum of 14 years with MS/MA; Minimum of 10 years with Ph.D.
What you will need:
- A minimum requirement of a BS degree in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering and 16 years experience with aircraft or weapon system gas turbine engine performance and/or operability. An advanced degree is preferred; MS and/or PhD
- Experience with gas turbine engine design and operation; including the usage of performance models for both execution and assessment
- Basic level programming skills in one or more of the following: NPSS, C++, python, MATLAB
- Ability to conduct an engine performance and operability technical assessment, including the specification of airworthiness products and processes
- Understand engine operability, control, and transient performance assessment
- Understand engine ground and altitude test performance assessment, and flight test performance principles
- Must have the ability to work well with others, develop and justify a technical position, present results to a team and communicate effectively with a customer
- Secret security clearance
Desired (But not required):
- Experience in the creation and development of in-house gas turbine engine performance models
- Intermediate level programming skills in NPSS, C++, python, MATLAB
- Previous experience in engine operability analysis and the engine stability assessment process.
- Experience in performance assessment of inlets and exhaust nozzles, propeller performance, and wind tunnel testing
- Train and mentor ESDP and junior engineers
- Must write and speak well in English, and be proficient with MS office tools to communicate ideas effectively
- Must be energetic, creative and take initiative; able to work well independently or as part of a team
Details
Target Salary Range: $135,000 - $216,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position. Salary is determined by various factors, including but not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the position, the individual’s experience, education, knowledge, skills, and competencies, as well as geographic location and business and contract considerations. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay.
Benefits Statement:
Peraton offers eligible employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, health savings account, short/long term disability, EAP, parental leave, 401(k), paid time off (PTO) for vacation, and company paid holidays. A full listing of available benefits can be viewed at <a href="https://www.careers.peraton.com/benefits?" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://www.careers.peraton.com/benefits.
Application Statements:
The application period for the job is estimated to be 30 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates. By applying to this job, you are expressing interest in the role and the Company. During the review of your application, you may be required to participate in an on-camera interview, as well as participate in a process to verify your identity. Use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools of any kind during Peraton interviews is strictly prohibited unless the candidate has obtained prior written authorization. All interview responses must be the candidate’s own.
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