Solar Turbines
Turbine Aerodynamics Engineer
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The Turbine Aerodynamics Group has technical responsibility for the aerodynamic design and analysis of Solar’s gas turbines, including preliminary and detailed definition of flow path and airfoils, preliminary and detailed design of turbine exhaust diffusers and collectors, and qualification test planning and execution. The Turbine Aerodynamics Group supports new engine programs and core products, including uprates and upgrades, and further supports the timely resolution of product durability, manufacturing and field issues. The Group also develops and maintains many of their own methods and tools, in addition to utilizing commercially available software. The Turbine Aerodynamics Engineer will collaborate frequently with the Mechanical Design, Heat Transfer and Performance Groups to ensure that designs meet program requirements for manufacturability, cost, durability and performance. He/She will also participate in the development and maintenance of design systems, methods and tools to accomplish the Group accountabilities.
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The successful candidate will:
- Actively apply principles, theories, and concepts with his/her engineering and analytical skills working in a tight-knit team
- Develop analytical tools / software to improve aerodynamic design and predictive capabilities
- Be highly engaged in team discussions and brainstorming activities
- Work effectively in inter/intra-disciplinary team settings
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in aerospace or mechanical engineering
- Several years of relevant gas turbine aerodynamics experience
- Current experience and familiarity with 1-D, 2-D and 3-D aero design tools and methods
- Proficient with coding using Python, C, C++ or similar tools
- Experience interfacing with other design disciplines to develop aerodynamic technologies
- Willingness to multitask and handle complicated and challenging tasks efficiently
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Preferred Qualifications:
- Advanced degree in aerospace or mechanical engineering
- Advanced gas turbine aerodynamics experience
- Familiarity with state-of-the-art aerodynamic technologies applicable to cooled and uncooled turbine blades and nozzles
- Demonstrated experience with automation of design processes including CFD pre- and post-processing
- Experience with ANSYS CFX, and/or STAR CCM, and geometry-creation tools including Creo
This full-time position requires working onsite 5 days a week. Any offer of employment may be conditioned upon the successful completion of a background screening.
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