Turbine Aerodynamics Engineer

Location: Bracknell, United Kingdom; onsite five days a week

Company

hirify.global, part of Caterpillar, develops gas turbine products and supports their design, testing, upgrades, and field performance.

What you will do

• Design and analyze gas turbine flow paths, airfoils, exhaust diffusers, and collectors.
• Support new engine programs, core products, uprates, upgrades, and the resolution of durability, manufacturing, and field issues.
• Develop analytical tools and software to improve aerodynamic design and predictive capabilities.
• Plan and execute qualification testing for turbine aerodynamic designs.
• Collaborate with mechanical design, heat transfer, and performance engineers to meet manufacturability, cost, durability, and performance requirements.
• Develop and maintain design systems, engineering methods, and software 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 with Python, C, C++, or similar programming tools.
• Experience working with other engineering disciplines to develop aerodynamic technologies.
• Ability to manage multiple complex tasks efficiently and work effectively in interdisciplinary teams.

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

• Collaborative work in a close-knit, interdisciplinary engineering team.
• Regular participation in technical discussions and brainstorming.
• Full-time onsite work is required five days per week.
• Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
• Employment may be conditional on successful background screening.