Gas Turbine Aerodynamics Engineer: CFD-Driven Design

Solar Turbines; Bracknell; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Restaurant d'entreprise

Indemnités de stage/alternance

Job summary

Caterpillar Inc. in Bracknell, United Kingdom, is seeking a Turbine Aerodynamics Engineer to join the Turbine Aerodynamics Group. You will contribute to the aerodynamic design and analysis of gas turbines and collaborate with Mechanical Design, Heat Transfer and Performance Groups.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in aerospace or mechanical engineering, several years of aero‑dynamics experience, and proficiency with 1‑D to 3‑D design tools. Coding skills in Python, C, or C++ are preferred.

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

Responsibilities

• Actively apply principles, theories, and concepts with engineering and analytical skills 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

Skills

Analytical skills

Team collaboration

Multitasking

Engineering communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in aerospace or mechanical engineering

Advanced degree in aerospace or mechanical engineering

Tools

Python

C

C++

ANSYS CFX

STAR CCM

Creo

Job description

Caterpillar Inc. in Bracknell, United Kingdom, is seeking a Turbine Aerodynamics Engineer to join the Turbine Aerodynamics Group. You will contribute to the aerodynamic design and analysis of gas turbines and collaborate with Mechanical Design, Heat Transfer and Performance Groups.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in aerospace or mechanical engineering, several years of aero‑dynamics experience, and proficiency with 1‑D to 3‑D design tools. Coding skills in Python, C, or C++ are preferred.