Based in West Hartford, CT, Triumph Systems, Electronics and Controls is a leading independent aerospace system supplier for the commercial and military helicopter and business jet markets and employs approximately 500 employees. The Company’s key products and services include electronic engine controls, fuel metering units, main fuel pumps and environmental control systems for both the OE and aftermarket/spares end markets.

Position

We are seeking a highly motivated Senior Thermal Systems Engineer for our West Hartford, CT team.  The Thermal Systems Engineer will work closely with customers, the Program Management organization, and other engineering disciplines in a team environment to develop and support products such as (Vapor Cycle) Environmental Control Systems (VCS/ECS) for commercial and military ground and airborne platforms, high-power motors, and embedded firmware controllers.

Responsibilities

•Conducting and coordinating detailed phases of new product development work as the program technical lead.
•Working directly with internal and external customers and suppliers to resolve technical issues, including presentations to company and customer executives throughout the product life cycle.
•Defining system and component level functional, performance, and interface requirements necessary to comply with customer requirements.
•Defining control law, built-in test, software, safety, reliability, and maintainability requirements for the product.
•Performing system modelling and system requirements validation.
•Performing thermal analysis of vapor cycle systems to verify the proposed design meets product performance requirements.
•Performing system integration, design assurance testing, and qualification testing.
•Supporting customer aircraft/system testing.
•Providing specialized support in technical, programmatic, or team problem solving.  
•Additional duties include assurance of close integration and open communication between all engineering functions. 

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will have a strong interest in the commercial and military aircraft business and possess many of the attributes listed below:

•Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering. Master’s Degree a plus.
•At least 4 years of prior related Thermal Systems Engineering experience.
•Work requires a broad technical knowledge in mechanical and thermal design and analysis, system and feedback controls performance, fluid dynamics, test engineering and a good knowledge of principles and practices of related specialties.  
•Demonstrated capabilities in failure analysis and troubleshooting complex systems.
•Knowledge of thermal heat transfer or refrigeration cycles preferred. 
•Strong communication skills (both written and verbal).
•Ability and willingness to travel approximately 5%.

Benefits:

Comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage with plan options that provide flexibility and choice (including telehealth options) Healthcare spending accounts Paid parental leave Paid/flexible time off in addition to paid company holidays 401(k) with company match Employee Stock Purchase Plan Disability and life insurance Incentives and performance-based rewards Exciting growth and development opportunities empowered by our TRIUMPH Transformation and an entrepreneurial environment that encourages innovation and creativity

 

Work Environment and Physical Demands:

The work environment characteristics and physical demands described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, talk, or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, and use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms: stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.