Principal Mechanical Design Engineer (Gas Turbines)

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

Salary: $120,600–$180,900 per year

Company

hirify.global develops industrial gas turbine products for utilities, data centers, and the oil and gas industry as part of Caterpillar.

What you will do

• Develop and maintain detailed 3D models, engineering drawings, and bills of material for package systems.
• Support new product introduction from concept through production, including prototyping, testing, and validation.
• Provide technical support during installation, commissioning, and maintenance of gas turbine packages.
• Identify and implement design improvements and cost reductions to improve performance, reliability, and serviceability.
• Prepare design specifications, drawings, test reports, and other engineering documentation.
• Ensure designs comply with industry standards, safety regulations, and company policies.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
• 7–12 years of experience in mechanical design, engineering, and manufacturing.
• Proficiency in 3D modeling, such as Creo.
• Proficiency with ANSYS SpaceClaim and analysis methodologies for simulation-driven design.
• Proficiency in finite element analysis and computational fluid dynamics.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, prioritization, and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Nice to have

• Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
• Experience working in Agile Scrum teams.

Culture & Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• Paid vacation, holidays, and volunteer time off.
• 401(k), HSA, and FSA plans.
• Career development, tuition reimbursement, and incentive bonus opportunities.
• Disability, life insurance, parental leave, and adoption benefits.