Senior Gas Turbine Thermal-Fluid Engineer

Siemens Energy, Inc.; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career growth

Health benefits

Paid time off

Job summary

Siemens Energy, Inc. in Orlando, FL, seeks a Lead Thermal Fluids Engineer to provide technical leadership for design, analysis, and optimization of gas turbine cooling systems, SAS, sealing technologies, and clearance management.

You will serve as the SME for thermal-fluid simulation and aerothermal analysis across a global team, influencing fleet performance and lifecycle cost. You will mentor engineers, translate analytical findings into actionable recommendations for product development, and

Qualifications

• Led development and validation of thermal-fluid models and simulations.
• Strong background in gas turbine cooling, SAS, sealing, and clearance management.
• Experience mentoring global engineering teams and leading complex programs.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership for thermal-fluid architecture of next-generation gas turbines.
• Lead CFD, heat transfer, and aerothermal analyses; validate with prototype data.
• Evaluate thermal growth, clearances, and component interactions for optimal assembly.
• Guide product development and fleet improvement with data-driven insights.
• Mentor engineers worldwide and drive technology roadmaps.

Skills

Fluid Mechanics

Heat Transfer

Thermodynamics

Aerothermal Analysis

Turbomachinery

Gas Turbine Systems

CFD Analysis

Thermal-Fluid Network Modeling

Numerical Simulation

Whole Engine Modeling

FEA/FEM

Root Cause Analysis

FMEA

Data Analytics

Design Optimization

Technical Mentoring

Cross-Functional Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering

Master's degree or PhD preferred

Tools

ANSYS Fluent

ANSYS CFX

STAR-CCM+

Flow Simulator

Thermal Desktop

MATLAB

Python

Proprietary Thermal-Fluid Analysis Tools

Job description

Siemens Energy, Inc. in Orlando, FL, seeks a Lead Thermal Fluids Engineer to provide technical leadership for design, analysis, and optimization of gas turbine cooling systems, SAS, sealing technologies, and clearance management.

You will serve as the SME for thermal-fluid simulation and aerothermal analysis across a global team, influencing fleet performance and lifecycle cost. You will mentor engineers, translate analytical findings into actionable recommendations for product development, and