Propulsion Engineer, Combustion Systems Aerodynamics and Design

EVONA; Centennial (CO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Equity options

Comprehensive benefits

Relocation assistance

Flexible PTO

Job summary

EVONA is seeking a Propulsion Engineer specializing in Combustion Systems Aerodynamics & Design. This role involves designing advanced combustion systems for next-generation gas turbines, requiring strong expertise in combustion aerodynamics and CFD.

The position offers dynamic challenges and the opportunity to work across the full product lifecycle, from concept development to integration. Join a high-performance culture focused on innovation and technical excellence.

Qualifications

• Experience designing or analysing combustion systems within gas turbines.
• Strong background in combustion CFD and high-fidelity simulation.
• Experience supporting combustion rig testing and validation.

Responsibilities

• Design and optimise combustion systems for gas turbine engines.
• Perform high-fidelity CFD analysis to evaluate combustion performance.
• Support hardware development from concept to certification.

Skills

Combustion aerodynamics

CFD analysis

Combustor design

Collaborative engineering

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering

Job description

Propulsion Engineer, Combustion Systems Aerodynamics and Design

We are partnered with an exciting aerospace company developing next-generation propulsion technology for high-performance flight. Working at the forefront of advanced gas turbine development, they're building clean-sheet propulsion systems in a fast-paced engineering environment where technical ownership, collaboration, and innovation are at the core of everything they do.

The Opportunity

We're seeking a Propulsion Engineer – Combustion Systems Aerodynamics & Design to support the development of advanced combustion systems for a next-generation gas turbine engine.

This role is ideal for an engineer with a strong background in combustion aerodynamics, CFD, and combustor design who wants to work across the full product lifecycle—from concept development and high-fidelity simulation through rig testing, validation, and engine integration.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and optimise combustion systems for advanced gas turbine engines.
• Perform high-fidelity CFD analysis to evaluate combustion performance, flow behaviour, heat transfer, and emissions.
• Support combustor architecture development, including fuel injection, mixing strategies, liner design, and exit temperature profile optimisation.
• Participate in combustion rig design, testing, data analysis, and validation activities.
• Work across multidisciplinary teams to integrate combustion systems with compressors, turbines, thermal management, and mechanical design.
• Develop engineering tools, analysis methods, and automated workflows to improve design efficiency.
• Support hardware development from concept through manufacturing, testing, and certification.

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor's or Master\'s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Experience designing or analysing combustion systems within gas turbines or related propulsion systems.
• Strong background in combustion CFD and high-fidelity simulation techniques, including RANS, LES, conjugate heat transfer (CHT), and combustion modelling.
• Experience with combustor architecture, including fuel injection, mixing, combustion zones, liner cooling, and temperature profile control.
• Knowledge of emissions prediction and combustion performance analysis.
• Experience supporting combustion rig testing, validation, and data reduction.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to work effectively across multidisciplinary engineering teams.

Nice to Have

• Ownership of combustion components or propulsion modules throughout product development.
• Experience integrating combustion systems with compressors, turbines, thermal management, or secondary air systems.
• Understanding of combustion effects on overall engine performance, efficiency, durability, and fuel consumption.
• Experience developing engineering tools, automation, or design methodologies.
• Background in engine testing, data analysis, and performance validation.
• Experience within aerospace propulsion, industrial gas turbines, power generation, or other high-performance combustion systems.

Why Join?

• Help develop cutting-edge propulsion technology within a rapidly growing engineering organisation.
• Work on clean-sheet engine development with significant technical ownership and visibility.
• Collaborate with experienced multidisciplinary teams solving complex real-world combustion challenges.
• Join a high-performance startup culture that values innovation, technical excellence, and rapid execution over bureaucracy.
• Competitive compensation, equity, comprehensive benefits, relocation assistance, and flexible PTO.