Turbine Aerodynamics Design Engineer

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

Target salary: $128,470–$192,710 annually, plus an annual incentive bonus opportunity.

Company

hirify.global develops gas turbine products as part of Caterpillar’s global engineering organization.

What you will do

• Design and analyze gas turbine flow paths, airfoils, exhaust diffusers, and collectors.
• Support new engine programs, core products, uprates, and upgrades.
• Plan and execute qualification testing and resolve durability, manufacturing, and field issues.
• Develop analytical tools and software to improve aerodynamic design and predictive capabilities.
• Collaborate with Mechanical Design, Heat Transfer, and Performance teams to meet program requirements.
• Develop and maintain design systems, methods, and engineering tools.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in aerospace or mechanical engineering.
• Several years of relevant gas turbine aerodynamics experience.
• Current experience with 1-D, 2-D, and 3-D aerodynamic design tools and methods.
• Proficiency in Python, C, C++, or similar coding tools.
• Experience working with other design disciplines to develop aerodynamic technologies.
• Ability to multitask and handle complex engineering challenges efficiently.

Nice to have

• Advanced degree in aerospace or mechanical engineering.
• Advanced gas turbine aerodynamics experience.
• Knowledge of aerodynamic technologies for cooled and uncooled turbine blades and nozzles.
• Experience automating design processes, including CFD pre- and post-processing.
• Experience with ANSYS CFX, STAR-CCM, and geometry-creation tools such as Creo.

Culture & Benefits

• Work in a close-knit, interdisciplinary engineering team.
• Participate in technical discussions and brainstorming activities.
• Full-time onsite work schedule, five days per week.
• Domestic relocation support is available.
• Annual incentive bonus opportunity.