Combustion Aero-Thermal Engineer

Open Scientific

$100K — $130K *
Aerospace & Defense
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 10+ years of industrial experience post-master's in mechanical or aerospace engineering
  • 5+ years of experience in combustion Aero-Thermal design
  • Proficiency in 1D thermo-fluid system simulation software like Flowmaster
  • Strong knowledge of combustion and emissions in gas turbines
  • Ability to work in cross-cultural teams

Responsibilities

  • Perform cooling flow and thermal barrier coating investigations
  • Conduct CFD analysis of combustion systems
  • Identify process improvements and develop design validation methodologies
  • Lead combustion testing efforts, including planning and post-processing
  • Conceive solutions for aero-thermal design problems
  • Participate in technical reviews as a presenter or reviewer
  • Provide mentorship and technical guidance to team members

Benefits

  • Confidential handling of personal information
  • Exposure to advanced combustion technology
  • Opportunities for mentorship and leadership development
  • Collaboration with a global cross-cultural team
  • Engagement in innovative problem-solving initiatives
Full Job Description
Job Description
• Perform cooling flow, and thermal barrier coating investigations.
• Conduct CFD analysis (including RANS, URANS and LES) of combustion systems.
• Identifying improvements in processes and tools, supporting design best practices and develops predictions and methods to validate combustor performance.
• Experience in mid-high pressure combustion testing including test planning, test execution, data post processing and propose design change.
• Conceive ideas to solve aero-thermal design problems and participate in problem solving initiatives
• Lead or participate in organizational efforts in assigned projects and/or tasks
• Participate as a presenter or reviewer in technical and program reviews
• Provide technical guidance to other personnel; mentor others in the organization

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:
Minimum of 10 years industrial experience post master's degree in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, or related discipline
Minimum of 5 years of experience with combustion Aero-Thermal design
Experience with 1D thermo-fluid system simulation software such as Flowmaster.
• Excellent understanding of combustion, emissions associated with gas turbine, ranging from overall component design to detailed understanding aerodynamic and combustion dynamics physics

Desired:
• Experienced as technical leader of combustor development for large frame gas turbine at OEM or equivalent
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills
• Demonstrated ability in working in a cross-cultural team involving members from all across the globe

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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