Turbine Aerodynamics Engineer

Career Area:
Engineering

Job Description:

Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc. When you join Caterpillar, you're joining a global team who cares not just about the work we do - but also about each other. We are the makers, problem solvers, and future world builders who are creating stronger, more sustainable communities. We don't just talk about progress and innovation here - we make it happen, with our customers, where we work and live.

Together, we are building a better world, so we can all enjoy living in it.

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. 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

• 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

• 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. #LI-VH1 This position requires working onsite five days a week. Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position.

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply

Powering the future through innovative, sustainable energy solutions.

Solar Turbines Incorporated, headquartered in San Diego, California, is a wholly owned subsidiary of Caterpillar Inc. Solar manufactures the world’s most widely used family of mid-sized industrial gas turbines, ranging from 1 to 39 megawatts. More than 16,000 Solar units are operating in more than 100 countries with more than 3 billion operating hours. Solar is a leading provider of energy solutions, featuring an extensive line of gas turbine-powered compressor sets, mechanical drive packages, and generator sets.

Solar's customers put the company’s products to work in many areas, including production, processing and pipeline transmission of natural gas and crude oil, and generation of electricity and thermal energy for processing applications, such as manufacturing chemicals, pharmaceuticals, and food products. Solar's foundation is people and Solar's culture is one where individual contributions are valued, diversity in the workplace is encouraged, and safety is emphasized in all aspects of the business.

Solar Turbines is comprised of a dedicated and multi-talented workforce of more than 9,000 employees with decades of experience working as a global team.