Aero Thermal Engineer - Field Support, Aerospace Propulsion

questdefensesystemssolutionsinc; West Palm Beach (FL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 89,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

401(k) with employer match

Professional development support

Flexible workplace

Job summary

Quest Defense Systems and Solutions QDSS is seeking an Aero Thermal Engineer to support aerospace propulsion programs in the West Palm Beach area. The role focuses on secondary-flow engineering for nonconforming or damaged hardware and may include thermal analyses.

The ideal candidate will have a solid understanding of gas turbine engines, strong analytical skills, and the ability to support engineering dispositions and advanced thermal-fluid analyses. U.S.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience analyzing aerospace components, mechanical systems, or comparably complex products.
• Working knowledge of thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, heat transfer, and fundamental engineering principles.
• Proficiency in interpreting engineering drawings, technical specifications, and analytical documentation.
• Experience conducting engineering investigations, resolving technical issues, or evaluating components.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across engineering disciplines.
• Demonstrated ability to manage technical assignments and deliver accurate results within established schedules.

Responsibilities

• Provide QN and ENC engineering support for the evaluation and disposition of nonconformances affecting new and fielded engine components.
• Conduct engineering assessments and technical evaluations for QN and overhaul damage work packages.
• Evaluate component nonconformances, dimensional deviations, and engineering records to develop technically substantiated recommendations.
• Review engineering drawings, specifications, hardware measurement data, and analytical results to determine component acceptability.
• Collaborate with design, structures, project, manufacturing, customer support, and other engineering functions to resolve technical issues in a timely manner.
• Perform or support thermal, heat transfer, and fluid flow analyses for gas turbine components and systems.
• Evaluate analytical results and prepare engineering reports, technical summaries, and supporting documentation.
• Support root cause investigations, corrective action initiatives, and continuous improvement efforts.
• Partner with customer engineering teams to address technical challenges while fulfilling quality and delivery commitments.
• Enhance engineering workflows, analytical methods, and overall technical efficiency.

Skills

Analytical problem solving

Thermal-fluid analysis

Engineering drawing interpretation

Cross-functional collaboration

Project management

Technical reporting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

FABLE

Job description

Quest Defense Systems and Solutions QDSS is seeking an Aero Thermal Engineer to support aerospace propulsion programs in the West Palm Beach area. The role focuses on secondary-flow engineering for nonconforming or damaged hardware and may include thermal analyses.

The ideal candidate will have a solid understanding of gas turbine engines, strong analytical skills, and the ability to support engineering dispositions and advanced thermal-fluid analyses. U.S.