Combustion Engineer

TN United Kingdom; Lincoln; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Combustion Engineer, where you'll design innovative combustion systems for advanced gas turbines. This role offers the chance to work on R&D projects that minimize environmental impact and enhance fuel flexibility. You'll collaborate with a diverse team dedicated to driving technological advancements and setting new standards in efficiency and emissions reduction. Enjoy a competitive salary, annual bonus, and a range of flexible benefits as you contribute to a sustainable future.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Annual Bonus

Flexible Benefits Scheme

26 Days Holiday

Up to 10% Pension Contribution Match

Employee Share Scheme

Discounts

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical or Aeronautical Engineering required.
• Experience in combustion fundamentals and emissions measurement.

Responsibilities

• Design combustion systems for gas turbines focusing on R&D.
• Conduct numerical modelling and high-pressure rig testing.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering

Aeronautical Engineering

Combustion Fundamentals

CFD Modelling (StarCCM)

Acoustic Modelling (COMSOL)

Communication Skills

Testing in Rotating Machinery

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical or Aeronautical Engineering

Master's or Doctorate in a relevant field

Tools

StarCCM

COMSOL

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About the Role

Location: United Kingdom, Lincolnshire, Lincoln

Company: Siemens Energy Limited

Organization: Gas Services

Business Unit: Distributed

Full / Part time: Full-time

Experience Level: Not defined

We’re looking for people with the skills and vision to build a better tomorrow. Join Siemens Energy as a Combustion Engineer. You’ll be responsible for the design and development of combustion systems for gas turbines.

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Your profile

• Educated to degree level or equivalent in Mechanical or Aeronautical Engineering. Master’s or Doctorate degree in a relevant field is preferred.
• Understanding of combustion fundamentals related to either power generation or aerospace applications.
• Experience with experimental techniques and emissions measurement.
• Experience of CFD modelling (StarCCM), acoustic modelling (COMSOL) is beneficial.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong work ethic, able to work on own initiative and be proactive.
• Experience with design and testing in rotating machinery or equivalent.
• Working towards Chartered Membership of an engineering institution is advantageous.

Your responsibilities

You will be part of the R&D team designing combustion systems for the Siemens Energy SGT product range. Your work will focus on R&D and technological improvements, supporting sales, production, and fleet activities. The role encompasses all aspects of engineering projects including conceptual work, detailed design, numerical modelling, high-pressure rig testing, and engine testing. Our goal is to minimize the environmental impact of gas turbine operation by innovating in product development, reducing emissions, and expanding fuel flexibility, especially towards low-carbon fuels.

Let’s talk about us

"Let’s make tomorrow different today" is our commitment at Siemens Energy to all customers and employees on the path to a sustainable future. We drive innovation, develop new technologies, and utilize cutting-edge manufacturing techniques to deliver advanced gas turbines that set new standards in efficiency, reliability, and emission reduction.

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Our benefits include a competitive salary, annual bonus, flexible benefits scheme, 26 days holiday (increasing with service), up to 10% pension contribution match, an employee share scheme, and discounts.