2027 TMP Tech & NPI Entry Level Engineering Rotation - MS/PHD (Gas Turbine Engineering)

Location: San Diego, California; onsite five days a week. Relocation is available. Visa sponsorship is not available.

Base salary: $92,500–$118,000 per year, depending on experience.

Company

hirify.global, part of Caterpillar, develops and supports industrial turbomachinery and gas turbine products.

What you will do

• Complete two to three engineering rotations lasting 16–20 weeks across departments aligned with long-term placement.
• Design and analyze turbine and compressor flowpath components using aerodynamic tools and computational fluid dynamics.
• Develop gas turbine performance predictions, transient cycle models, data analysis tools, and product-support software.
• Design turbine cooling circuits, thermal models, combustion hardware, and solutions for improved performance, durability, emissions, and operational flexibility.
• Advance additive manufacturing technologies, qualify materials and components, and support design-for-AM practices.
• Develop machine learning models, visualizations, and workflow integrations for gas turbine engineering and design optimization.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing or having obtained a minimum of a master's degree in an accredited engineering program such as mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, chemistry, or materials engineering.
• For data science-focused roles, a mechanical or aerospace engineering bachelor's degree with a data science master's or PhD is relevant.
• Minimum overall GPA of 2.8 on a 4.0 scale.
• Applied knowledge of engineering fundamentals and experience with problem-solving tasks.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Must be able and willing to relocate to San Diego, California and work in the office full time.

Nice to have

• Coursework or internship experience in turbomachinery concepts.
• Previous co-op or internship experience.
• Experience weighing business and technical decisions and handling multiple priorities.
• Knowledge of gas turbine aerodynamics, thermodynamics, heat transfer, combustion, additive manufacturing, or engineering data science.

Culture & Benefits

• Engineering rotation program focused on hands-on development, product knowledge, and cross-functional experience.
• Annual incentive bonus plan.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage starting day one.
• Paid vacation, holidays, volunteer time, parental leave, and disability coverage.
• 401(k) savings plan with company match, HSA, FSA, life insurance, employee assistance programs, and career development.

Hiring process

• Candidates are matched with a core functional department during the selection process.
• Employment is conditional on successful completion of a drug screen.