The Williams Companies

Aerodynamics Engineer

The Williams Companies • $90K — $120K *
Pontiac, MI 48340In-Person
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
2 months ago
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Engineering required, Master's preferred.
  • 5+ years of relevant engineering experience in aerodynamic design and analysis.
  • Strong knowledge of turbomachinery aerodynamics, compressible flow, and heat transfer.
  • Proficiency in computational fluid dynamics (CFD) tools, like Fluent and CFX.
  • Familiarity with optimization methods and software such as iSight or HEEDS.
  • Experience across all phases of the product life cycle.
  • Excellent communication skills for technical reporting and presentations.

Responsibilities

  • Plan and document aerodynamic tests including component and stage rig evaluations.
  • Deliver aerodynamic designs and analyses for turbomachinery components.
  • Support production with timely dispositions on hardware discrepancies and cost reductions.
  • Train and mentor early-career engineers in aerodynamics disciplines.
  • Develop innovative analytical tools to enhance design accuracy and efficiency.
  • Communicate analysis results to internal and external stakeholders accurately and effectively.
  • Support testing phases for design validation and performance assessment.

Benefits

  • Collaborative work environment with a focus on cross-functional teamwork.
  • Opportunity to work on a diverse range of cutting-edge commercial and military gas turbine hardware.
  • Significant ownership over aerodynamic performance throughout the product life cycle.
  • Mentorship and training opportunities for career development.
Full Job Description
The Opportunity

Williams International is actively searching for an Aerodynamics Engineer who wants to apply their turbomachinery aerodynamics expertise in a cross-functional manner that extends beyond computation. This role is in a collaborative environment incorporating all aspects of development and production to support our existing engines and growing product line. Responsibilities include delivering aerodynamic designs and analyses of various turbomachinery flow path components, working with our expert in-house manufacturing team to ensure a producible design, and supporting engine and subsystem testing to provide design validation. This is an exciting opportunity to work on a broad spectrum of cutting-edge commercial and military gas turbine hardware with a high degree of ownership for aerodynamic performance throughout the product life cycle.

Additionally, the Lead Engineer I - Aerodynamics will:
  • Plan, support, and document tests including component and stage rigs to map performance and surge/stall characteristics, as well as engine systems-level tests
  • Deliver timely aerodynamic dispositions to production support requests on discrepant hardware and cost reduction initiatives
  • Train, mentor, and develop earlier-career aerodynamics engineers
  • Develop analytical tools and methods to drive accuracy, innovation, and efficiency while meeting cost and schedule commitments
  • Communicate analysis results and recommendations to internal and external customers, in both verbal presentation and written report formats

Qualifications
  • Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Engineering required. Master's Degree preferred, but not required
  • 5+ years of relevant engineering experience in aerodynamic design and analysis
  • Demonstrated understanding of turbomachinery aerodynamics including compressible flow and heat transfer, as well as familiarity with manufacturing methods and real-world design limitations
  • Proficient in computational fluid dynamics and associated geometry generation and meshing tools, for example, methods similar to the following commercially available software modules: Fluent, CFX, Fine/Turbo, AXCENT, Pointwise
  • Experience with optimization methods similar to those available in commercial optimization software such as iSight, HEEDS, or modeFrontier
  • Experience in all phases of the product life cycle: conceptual design, detail design and optimization, testing, and production support
  • Ability to effectively communicate analysis results, conclusions, and recommendations with a strong focus on documentation and corporate knowledge retention
  • The candidate must be able to work independently and execute multiple projects simultaneously
  • U.S. Citizenship status required
  • Position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Government Security Clearance, if needed. Candidates selected may be subject to a U.S. Government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. For more information on Security Clearances, please visit: U.S. Department of State.

Additional Information

Williams International is a Drug Free Workplace where all new team members and contractors are subject to pre-employment drug testing for the following controlled substances: marijuana, cocaine, PCP, amphetamines, opioids and alcohol as policy dictates.

About The Williams Companies

Williams is an energy infrastructure company that connects North America's hydrocarbon resources to growing natural gas markets. The company owns and operates midstream gathering and processing assets, and interstate natural gas pipelines. Williams' interstate gas pipeline and gathering and processing operations span the United States, including strategic assets in the deepwater Gulf of Mexico, the Rockies, the Pacific Northwest, and the Eastern Seaboard. The company was founded in 1908 and is headquartered in Tulsa, Oklahoma, with major offices located in Houston, Pittsburgh, and Salt Lake City. It currently employs more than 5,000 people.

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Learn more about The Williams Companies
Size
4,783 employees
Market Cap
$39.7 billion
Industry
Energy & Utilities
Net Income
$211 million
Founded
1908
5 Year Trend
+7.2%
Revenue
$7.7 billion
NASDAQ
WMB
* Ladders Estimates

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