Combustion Aero-Thermal Engineer

Open Scientific; West Palm Beach (FL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Open Scientific in West Palm Beach, Florida is seeking a qualified Combustion Design Engineer with extensive experience in Aero-Thermal design for gas turbines. This role requires a master's degree and a minimum of 10 years of industrial experience in mechanical or aerospace engineering.

The ideal candidate will conduct CFD analysis and lead projects while providing technical guidance to team members. Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work in a diverse team environment are essential to succeed in this A+ work environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years industrial experience post master’s degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience with combustion Aero-Thermal design.
• Excellent understanding of combustion and emissions associated with gas turbines.

Responsibilities

• Perform cooling flow and thermal barrier coating investigations.
• Conduct CFD analysis of combustion systems.
• Provide technical guidance and mentor team members.

Skills

Combustion Aero-Thermal design

1D thermo-fluid system simulation

Cross-cultural teamwork

Leadership skills

Education

Master's degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering

Tools

Flowmaster

Job description

Our client is a global and diversified company, who brings its expertise together to build power plants and industrial facilities, machine tools and automation systems, engines, bridges and construction equipment. With a reputation for being \"people-centric\", our client provides an A+ work environment and offers its employees top notch benefits.

If you are a motivated individual with aspirations for both personal and career growth don't miss out on an opportunity to be part of one of the top 500 companies in the world.

Job Description

• Perform cooling flow, and thermal barrier coating investigations.
• Conduct CFD analysis (including RANS, URANS and LES) of combustion systems.
• Identifying improvements in processes and tools, supporting design best practices and develops predictions and methods to validate combustor performance.
• Experience in mid-high pressure combustion testing including test planning, test execution, data post processing and propose design change.
• Conceive ideas to solve aero-thermal design problems and participate in problem solving initiatives
• Lead or participate in organizational efforts in assigned projects and/or tasks
• Participate as a presenter or reviewer in technical and program reviews
• Provide technical guidance to other personnel; mentor others in the organization

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years industrial experience post master’s degree in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, or related discipline
• Minimum of 5 years of experience with combustion Aero-Thermal design
• Experience with 1D thermo-fluid system simulation software such as Flowmaster.
• Excellent understanding of combustion, emissions associated with gas turbine, ranging from overall componentdesign to detailed understanding aerodynamic and combustion dynamicsphysics
• Experienced as technical leader of combustor development for large frame gas turbine at OEM or equivalent
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills
• Demonstrated ability in working in a cross-cultural team involving members from all across the globe

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.