Lead Gas Turbine Instrumentation & Actuation Engineer

Siemens Energy; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career growth

Supportive work culture

Health benefits

Paid time off and holidays

401K with company match

Family benefits

Parental leave

Job summary

Siemens Energy is seeking a senior gas turbine engineer to lead instrumentation across multiple turbine frames in the U.S. The role focuses on design, integration, validation, and performance optimization within ISO-based quality frameworks.

You will drive R&D programs, manage supplier qualifications, and coordinate with product development, fleet support, and service teams to ensure reliability and customer satisfaction across Siemens Energy's fleet.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related technical discipline.
• 8-10+ years of gas turbine engineering experience with deep expertise in core engine instrumentation across multiple turbine frames and ISO standards.
• Strong expertise in gas turbine instrumentation, actuation systems, and engine instrumentation, including design, integration, validation, and optimization.
• Proven track record leading R&D programs, supplier qualification initiatives, and complex technical projects with ISO-based quality practices.
• Hands-on experience across the product lifecycle from development to manufacturing, installation, commissioning, validation, and risk management within ISO frameworks.
• Proven ability to resolve critical technical challenges, lead cross-functional global teams, and influence stakeholders to improve reliability and customer satisfaction.
• Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the US without need for current or future sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Lead engineering support for R&D programs, service projects, and the operational fleet across Siemens Energy's advanced gas turbine portfolio.
• Own critical technologies including core engine instrumentation, IGV/VGV actuation systems, and engine configuration management.
• Partner with product development, fleet support, and service teams to solve complex technical challenges and enable effective engineering solutions.
• Conduct root-cause investigations, resolve critical technical issues, and implement mitigation strategies to improve fleet reliability and minimize customer impact.
• Collaborate with engineering, procurement, suppliers, manufacturing, and service teams to deliver robust solutions across the product lifecycle.
• Drive continuous improvement and future product enhancements by capturing lessons learned and advancing performance across turbine platforms.

Skills

Gas turbine instrumentation

Engine instrumentation design

Cross-functional leadership

R&D program leadership

ISO 9001 quality

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Siemens Energy is seeking a senior gas turbine engineer to lead instrumentation across multiple turbine frames in the U.S. The role focuses on design, integration, validation, and performance optimization within ISO-based quality frameworks.

You will drive R&D programs, manage supplier qualifications, and coordinate with product development, fleet support, and service teams to ensure reliability and customer satisfaction across Siemens Energy's fleet.