Principal Rotordynamics Engineer

Location: San Diego, California; onsite five days a week

Salary: $120,600–$150,374 per year

Company

hirify.global, a wholly owned Caterpillar subsidiary headquartered in San Diego, manufactures industrial gas turbines and gas turbine-powered compressor sets.

What you will do

• Perform lateral rotordynamic analysis of gas compressors using advanced engineering tools.
• Improve rotordynamic prediction capabilities through steady-state and transient CFD analysis.
• Support new product development and other compressor development programs within cross-functional teams.
• Support complex compressor development, validation testing, and rotordynamic technology testing.
• Provide field, test cell, and manufacturing support to troubleshoot and solve vibration problems.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
• Extensive experience in turbomachinery design.
• Advanced knowledge of lateral and torsional rotordynamics.
• Advanced knowledge of steady-state and transient CFD analysis, preferably applied to rotordynamics.
• Clear verbal and written communication skills, accountability, teamwork, and strong interpersonal skills.

Nice to have

• Graduate or postgraduate degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
• Intermediate to advanced Fortran programming knowledge.
• Strong understanding of finite element analysis methods.
• Experience with vibration measurement, analysis, and diagnosis in testing, commissioning, or field service.

Culture & Benefits

• Collaborative work with cross-functional engineering, manufacturing, testing, field, and sales organizations.
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits, subject to plan eligibility.
• Paid time off, holidays, parental and adoption benefits.
• 401(k), HSA, FSA, disability, and life insurance benefits.
• Career development, tuition reimbursement, incentive bonus, and employee discounts.
• Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.