Lead Engineer - Thermal Dynamics

Job Description Summary

The Lead Engineer – Thermal Dynamics in the Aero-Thermal & Clearances Design (ATCD) team will execute thermal design and analysis activities for turbo machinery hardware and architectures within our gas power portfolio, in support of the full product life cycle, including New Product Introduction (NPI), New Technology Introduction (NTI), test & validation, and fielded product support. This role requires technical expertise in heat transfer, secondary flow systems, and thermal analysis, along with strong analytical judgment and the ability to own work from concept through design review and final documentation with minimal oversight.

The successful candidate will work closely with cross-functional global teams to deliver timely, accurate, and high-quality outcomes while driving continuous improvement through Lean principles, innovation, and advanced analytical methods.

• Independently execute heat transfer, secondary flow, CFD, thermal analysis and design activities for flange-to-flange stationary and rotating components across gas turbine and steam turbine products, applying sound engineering principles and adhering to business standards, design practices, procedures, and product requirements.
• Develop deep technical expertise in the thermal design of turbo machinery components and apply that expertise to independently solve design and analysis challenges with strong technical judgment and urgency.
• Execute design and analysis work across conceptual, preliminary, and detailed design phases for NPI, NTI, and product support programs, while developing increased autonomy and ownership with minimal oversight.
• Build, assess, and improve thermal analysis models; independently interpret results; and prepare design review materials with clear conclusions, technical rationale, and actionable recommendations.
• Apply sound engineering judgment to evaluate design trade-offs, identify risks, and propose solutions beyond established methods and parameters when appropriate.
• Contribute to design improvement initiatives, technical problem-solving, and root cause analysis related to thermal performance, heat transfer, and secondary flow systems.
• Identify and evaluate design-to-cost opportunities across engine hardware, balancing performance, durability, and manufacturing cost implications in partnership with Mechanical, Services, and Systems Engineering teams.
• Collaborate effectively with global cross‑functional teams, including mechanical, aerodynamic, performance, and clearance engineering teams, throughout the design process to deliver integrated, high‑quality design solutions.
• Demonstrate innovation in thermal design practices and analysis methodologies, including the use of probabilistic methods, digital tools, automation, and AI/ML techniques where relevant to improve product and process outcomes.
• Apply Lean principles in daily execution, improve standard work, and contribute to engineering templates, best practices, and process improvements that reduce rework and improve quality.
• Document technical data, analysis outputs, assumptions, and conclusions in accordance with engineering design templates and established design practices.
• Ensure complete, accurate, and traceable documentation and model management for assigned projects.

• Bachelors Degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering or comparable engineering field from an accredited college or university.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in heat transfer, fluid mechanics, or thermal analysis and design for turbo machinery, or comparable.

Eligibility Requirements:
This role is restricted to U.S. persons (i.e., U.S. citizens, permanent residents,…