Staff Engineer - Turbine Aerodynamics

Essential Responsibilities

• Lead the aerodynamic design and analysis of high- and low-pressure turbine components
• Perform advanced aero-thermal computational fluid dynamics analyses under the supervision of a project leader or controlled title holder.
• Drive the development of advanced aerodynamic technology to improve engine performance and durability
• Cultivate advanced skills in aerodynamic design, including use of cutting-edge numerical and experimental techniques
• Draw conclusions from component and engine test data to validate aerodynamic designs
• Develop analytical tools/software to improve aerodynamic design and predictive capabilities
• Formulate and execute plans to achieve technical and program requirements
• Develop lean processes to improve organizational productivity and efficiency
• Execute trade studies to meet project requirements, collaborating with horizontal organizations
• Leads program issue resolution efforts to meet customer and/or regulatory expectations across organization
• Strong coaching, mentoring, and training skills within the domain, site, or organization, with a focus on engaging early-career personnel.

Qualifications/Requirements

• Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required. We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job opening.
• Master’s Degree from an accredited college/university in Aerospace Engineering or Mechanical Engineering, or related discipline with an emphasis in aerodynamics, aero-thermal, or aeromechanics and a minimum of 6 years of relevant technical experience. 

OR 

• PhD from an accredited college/university in Aerospace Engineering or Mechanical Engineering, or related discipline with an emphasis in aerodynamics, aero-thermal, or aeromechanics and a minimum of 4 years of relevant technical experience. 

Desired Characteristics

• Master’s Degree in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering relevant to turbomachinery aerodynamics with minimum of 6 years of engineering experience OR Doctorate Degree in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering focused on aerodynamics/compressible flows
• Knowledge of Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) and/or aerodynamic testing techniques
• Self-starter, utilizing innovative problem solving to drive solutions on complex issues
• Flexible, friendly, and inclusive; comfortable working in multi-disciplinary global teams
• Demonstrated group facilitation and collaboration skills
• Exceptional communication skills, comfortable preparing and giving impactful technical presentations
• Highly motivated and passionate
• Keen listener and innately driven to succeed

This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. Therefore, employment will be contingent upon the ability to prove that you meet the status of a U.S. Person as one of the following: U.S. lawful permanent resident, U.S. Citizen, have been granted asylee or refugee status (i.e., a protected individual under the Immigration and Naturalization Act, 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)).