Advanced Technologies R&D Engineer

Siemens Energy; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career growth

Company paid Health benefits

Paid Time Off

401K with company match

Parental leave

Job summary

Siemens Energy in Orlando, FL seeks an R&D Engineer to advance turbomachinery design through advanced software tools and AI/ML techniques. You will develop models and simulations across aero-thermal loops, SAS, and heat transfer, collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure tool usability and accuracy.

The role requires strong programming in Python and MATLAB, plus experience with gas turbine systems and thermal-fluid analysis. Eligible US work authorization is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Systems Engineering, Thermal Sciences, or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience (or PhD) in gas turbines, aero engines, turbomachinery, propulsion systems, rotating equipment, or advanced thermal-fluid engineering applications.
• Strong foundation in gas turbine systems, aero-thermal analysis, SAS, heat transfer, cooling, thermodynamics.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain engineering analysis tools or design software for a gas turbine discipline, component, or system.
• Create or integrate system models, surrogate models, digital twins, reduced-order models, or tools.
• Support multidisciplinary design processes with systems engineering expertise.
• Apply AI/ML techniques and LLMs to streamline workflows and enhance modeling capabilities.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather requirements and validate models.
• Document methods and provide training and support to engineering teams.

Skills

Python

MATLAB

Fortran

Bash

C

C++

Linux

Aero-thermal analysis

Gas turbine systems

Thermal fluids

Education

Mechanical Engineering

Aerospace Engineering

Systems Engineering

Tools

ANSYS Fluent/CFX

GitLab/CI/CD

Job description

A Snapshot of Your Day

We are looking for a highly skilled Research and Development Engineer to join our team. This role supports systems engineering, aero-thermal loop analysis, SAS, or heat transfer forlarge gas turbines. The successful candidate will contribute in one of these disciplines by developing advanced software tools and methodologies—leveraging conventional or AI/ML-based technologies—to support turbomachinery design and optimization.

How You’ll Make an Impact

• Develop and maintain engineering analysis tools or design software for a selected gas turbine discipline, component, or system.

• Create or integrate system models, surrogate models, digital twins, reduced-order models or tools in the candidate’s area of expertise.

• Support multi-disciplinary design processes through expertise in systems engineering, aero-thermal loops, secondary-air systems, heat transfer, fluid dynamics, or mechanical integrity.

• Apply AI/ML techniques and Large Language Models (LLMs) to streamline engineering workflows and enhance modeling and predictive capabilities.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather requirements, define interfaces, validate models, and ensure tool usability and accuracy.

• Document engineering methods and software tools and provide training and support to engineering teams.

What You Bring

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Systems Engineering, Thermal Sciences, or a related field.

• 3+ years of experience (or PhD) in gas turbines, aero engines, turbomachinery, propulsion systems, rotating equipment, or advanced thermal-fluid engineering applications.

• Strong foundation in one or more of the following:

• Gas turbine systems

• Aero-thermal analysis

• Secondary-air systems (SAS)

• Heat transfer

• Cooling systems

• Thermodynamics

• Conjugate heat transfer (CHT)

• Thermal management systems

• Programming experience in Python and one or more engineering software development environments such as MATLAB, Fortran, Bash, C, C++, or Linux.

• Applicants must be legally authorized for employment in the United States without need for current or future employer-sponsored work authorization.

• Export Control Requirement (ECC): Due to applicable export control laws and regulations, candidates must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (i.e., current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with CFD, CHT, FEA, flow-network, performance modeling, or multi-physics simulation tools (ANSYS Fluent, CFX, STAR-CCM+, Simcenter, or similar).

• Experience with GitLab, software version control, CI/CD, and collaborative software development practices.

• Experience developing digital twins, model-based engineering solutions, simulation automation, or engineering analytics platforms.

• Knowledge of AI/ML applications in engineering simulations and design optimization.

• Experience with cloud computing environments (Azure, AWS) and high-performance computing (HPC).

• Familiarity with Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE), verification and validation methodologies, and digital engineering practices.

About the Team

Our Gas Services division offers Low-emission power generation through service and decarbonization. Zero or low emission power generation and all gas turbines under one roof, steam turbines and generators. Decarbonization opportunities through service offerings, modernization, and digitalization of the fleet.

Who is Siemens Energy?

At Siemens Energy, we are more than just an energy technology company. With ~100,000 dedicated employees in more than 90 countries, we develop the energy systems of the future, ensuring that the growing energy demand of the global community is met reliably and sustainably. The technologies created in our research departments and factories drive the energy transition and provide the base for one sixth of the world's electricity generation.

Our global team is committed to making sustainable, reliable, and affordable energy a reality by pushing the boundaries of what is possible. We uphold a 150-year legacy of innovation that encourages our search for people who will support our focus on decarbonization, new technologies, and energy transformation.

Find out how you can make a difference at Siemens Energy: https://www.siemens-energy.com/employeevideo

Rewards/Benefits

• Career growth and development opportunities

• Supportive work culture

• Company paid Health and wellness benefits

• Paid Time Off and paid holidays

• 401K savings plan with company match

• Family building benefits

• Parental leave

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