Roles and Responsibilities
Engineering activities relating to the sciences of thermodynamics, fluid dynamics, and heat transfer.
Develop and apply knowledge of the movement of air as a fluid through complex mechanical systems and the exchange of thermal energy between components.
Primary focus on combustor design, including thermal design and/or CFD
Uses judgment to make decisions or solve moderately complex tasks or problems in areas of operational/product management, manufacturing, technology, or engineering. Provides new perspective on existing solutions. Uses technical experience and expertise to support recommendations. Uses multiple internal and limited external sources outside of own function to arrive at decisions.
- Acts as a resource for colleagues with less experience. Lead projects. Explains difficult or sensitive information; works to influence and build consensus.
- Execute the analysis, design, test, and integration of assigned components or systems to meet product requirements and business standards.
- Proven interpersonal skills. Ability to provide informal guidance to less experienced team members
- Participate on teams assigned to address engineering and organizational initiatives.
- Collaborate with others by sharing information to solve problems and promote open dialogue.
- Communicate openly and clearly with other team members from other disciplines.
- Prepare, present, and/or review technical data with internal and external customers.
- Assure proper documentation of technical data consistent with engineering policies.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Physics, Mathematics, or Computer Science from an accredited college or university
Minimum 5 years of experience in a related engineering role
Desired Characteristics
Advanced Degree in Mechanical or Aeronautical Engineering with emphasis in heat transfer or fluid mechanics
Demonstrated experience with design, test, and analysis tools relating to thermodynamics, fluid dynamics, flow networks, or heat transfer.
Strong problem identification and solution skills
Experience with gas turbine design
Ability to plan, execute, and document engineering activities and coordinate several projects simultaneously
Strong interpersonal and communication skills. Shares critical information, speaks with candor, and contributes constructively
Ability to work independently. Demonstrated interest and experience in technical mentorship.
Strong leadership skills, with the ability to influence others and lead with minimal guidance.
Creativity and initiative to lead improvements in products and processes.