Advanced Technologies R&D Engineer

Siemens Energy; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Siemens Energy in the United States is seeking a highly skilled Research and Development Engineer to join our Gas Services team. This role supports systems engineering, aero-thermal loop analysis, SAS, or heat transfer for large gas turbines and contributes by developing advanced software tools and methodologies, leveraging AI/ML-based technologies to improve turbomachinery design and optimization.

The successful candidate will create and integrate models and digital twins, collaborate with

Qualifications

• Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Systems Engineering, Thermal Sciences, or related field
• 3+ years of experience in gas turbines, aero engines, turbomachinery, propulsion systems, rotating equipment, or advanced thermal-fluid engg applications
• Strong foundation in gas turbine systems, aero-thermal analysis, SAS, heat transfer, cooling, thermodynamics, CHT, or thermal management
• Proficiency in Python and MATLAB, Fortran, Bash, C, C++, or Linux

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain engineering analysis tools and 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 through systems engineering, aero-thermal loops, SAS, heat transfer, fluid dynamics, or mechanical integrity
• Apply AI/ML techniques and LLMs to streamline engineering workflows and modeling
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather requirements, define interfaces, validate models, ensure usability
• Document engineering methods and software tools and provide training and support

Skills

Gas turbine systems

Aero-thermal analysis

Thermodynamics

Cooling systems

Conjugate heat transfer

Thermal management

Education

Bachelor's/Master's/PhD in Mechanical/Aerospace/Systems Engineering

Tools

Python

MATLAB

Fortran

C

C++

Linux

Bash

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 maintainengineering analysis toolsordesign softwarefor a selected gas turbine discipline, component, or system.
• Create or integratesystem models,surrogate models, digital twins, reduced-order modelsor tools in the candidate’s area of expertise.
• Supportmulti-disciplinary design processesthrough expertise in systems engineering, aero-thermal loops, secondary-air systems, heat transfer, fluid dynamics, or mechanical integrity.
• ApplyAI/ML techniquesandLarge 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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