Gas Turbine Engineers (P)

Siemens Energy, Inc.

Charlotte (NC)

On-site

USD 95,000 - 135,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Career growth

Health benefits

Paid time off

401k with company match

Parental leave

Job summary

Siemens Energy, Inc. is expanding its Global Engineering team in the United States and seeks talented engineers to help shape next-generation gas turbine technology.

You will work on aerodynamics, thermodynamics, combustion, and structural analyses across multiple locations, contributing to high-impact propulsion and power systems. The role involves collaborating with global teams to design, analyze, and improve turbomachinery components, rotor dynamics, materials, and coatings, driving fleet

Qualifications

Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD in Mechanical Engineering or related technical discipline.
3+ years of industry experience in gas turbines, turbomachinery, or rotating equipment.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Authorized to work in the United States without current or future employer sponsorship.

Responsibilities

Design and develop advanced gas turbine and turbomachinery technologies.
Perform aerodynamic, thermal, structural, vibration, combustion, and performance analyses.
Support development of compressor, turbine, combustion, and rotating equipment components.
Solve complex engineering challenges impacting fleet reliability, efficiency, durability, and emissions performance.
Partner with global engineering, manufacturing, sourcing, and service organizations.
Lead technical problem-solving efforts and drive innovation across the product lifecycle.
Influence next-generation energy technologies supporting the global energy transition.

Skills

Gas turbines

Turbomachinery

Rotating equipment

Aerodynamics

Heat transfer

Power generation equipment

Aerospace propulsion systems

Education

Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Materials Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related technical discipline

Tools

CFD

FEA

Job description

Shape the Future of Gas Turbine Technology!

Siemens Energy is expanding its global Gas Turbine Engineering organization and is seeking talented engineers across multiple technical disciplines to help develop some of the world's most advanced turbomachinery and power generation technologies.

If you have experience in gas turbines, turbomachinery, rotating equipment, aerospace propulsion systems, thermal systems, structural analysis, combustion, aerodynamics, high-temperature materials, or product development, we'd like to connect with you.

Join a global engineering team responsible for designing, analyzing, and improving critical technologies that help generate reliable, affordable, and lower-emission energy around the world.

A Snapshot of Your Day

As part of Siemens Energy's Global Engineering team, you'll work alongside industry-leading experts solving some of the most complex engineering challenges in power generation.

Depending on your expertise, your work may focus on:

Compressor and turbine aerodynamic design
Airfoil, blade, and vane development
Combustion system design and analysis
Heat transfer and thermal management
Structural analysis and component lifing
Rotor dynamics and aeromechanics
High-temperature materials and coatings
Gas turbine performance optimization
Product development and technology maturation
Integrated Product Team (IPT) leadership

You’ll collaborate with engineering teams across multiple global locations to develop next-generation gas turbine technology, drive continuous product improvements, and support fleet-wide performance and reliability initiative

Areas of Expertise We Are Hiring For

Aerothermal & Performance Engineering: Aerothermal Design, Thermal Systems, Heat Transfer, Gas Turbine Performance, Aerodynamics, and CFD Engineers.
Mechanical & Structural Engineering: Mechanical Design, Structural Analysis, Structural Integrity, Rotor Design, Rotor Dynamics, and FEA Engineers.
Combustion & Aero Engineering: Combustion, Combustion Dynamics, Aero Analysis, Aeromechanics, Vibration, and Damping Specialists.
Materials & Component Engineering: Materials, High-Temperature Materials, Coatings, Advanced Manufacturing, and Materials & Process Engineers.
Technical Leadership: Lead Engineers, Technical Experts, Integrated Product Team (IPT) Leads, and Turbomachinery Subject Matter Experts.

How You’ll Make An Impact

Design and develop advanced gas turbine and turbomachinery technologies
Perform aerodynamic, thermal, structural, vibration, combustion, and performance analyses
Support development of compressor, turbine, combustion, and rotating equipment components
Solve complex engineering challenges impacting fleet reliability, efficiency, durability, and emissions performance
Partner with global engineering, manufacturing, sourcing, and service organizations
Lead technical problem-solving efforts and drive innovation across the product lifecycle
Influence next-generation energy technologies supporting the global energy transition

Areas of Expertise We Are Hiring For

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Materials Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related technical discipline

3+ years of industry experience, or equivalent PhD research experience, in one or more of the following areas:

Gas turbines
Combustion
Thermal-fluid systems
Structural or mechanical analysis
Turbomachinery
Rotating equipment
Aerospace propulsion systems
Power generation equipment

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Ability to collaborate within global, cross-functional engineering teams

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 Experience

Turbine, compressor, blade, vane, or rotor component design
Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD)
Finite Element Analysis (FEA)
Structural, durability, or lifing assessments
Heat transfer and thermal analysis
Rotor dynamics and vibration analysis
High-temperature materials and coatings
Product development and technology maturation
Gas turbine performance and fleet support

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

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