Senior Gas Turbine Design Enginee

Full-time
On-site
$180,000-230,000/yr
San Diego, CA

Job description

🚨 HIRING: Senior Gas Turbine Design Engineer

šŸ“ Location: San Diego, CA

šŸ’° Base Salary: $180,000 – $230,000

āœˆļø Relocation Assistance Available

Industry: Engineering

Job Category: Engineering – Mechanical / Design Engineering

Position Overview

We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Gas Turbine Design Engineer to lead complex engineering design and development initiatives involving gas turbine components, systems, and technologies.

The successful candidate will provide technical leadership, guide cross-functional engineering teams, and take ownership of design and product development projects from concept through validation.

Client Screening Questions

1. Do you have professional gas turbine design experience?

2. Have you led a team as a Design Lead, Technical Lead, or Project Lead?

3. Have you personally owned a design or product engineering project?

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead cross-functional teams on complex gas turbine design and development projects

  • Provide technical direction and engineering support

  • Lead new product and component designs

  • Resolve manufacturing and operational challenges

  • Own design acceptance, manufacturability, and validation activities

  • Develop project scope, requirements, and technical solutions

  • Develop and maintain engineering technology roadmaps

  • Identify opportunities for cost reduction, efficiency, reliability, and quality improvement

  • Establish and implement engineering procedures and best practices

  • Translate functional requirements into detailed engineering design documentation

  • Collaborate with manufacturing, operations, engineering, and external partners

  • Provide technical solutions for complex product and system challenges

  • Serve as a technical advisor to engineering leadership and management

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related engineering field

  • Strong experience in gas turbine design and development

  • Previous experience as a Design Lead, Technical Lead, or Project Lead

  • Demonstrated ownership of engineering design or product development projects

  • Strong understanding of product design, manufacturing, producibility, and validation

  • Excellent problem-solving and technical decision-making skills

  • Strong cross-functional leadership and communication abilities

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is a senior gas turbine engineering professional with a proven track record of technical leadership, design ownership, cross-functional collaboration, and successful product development.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

āœ… $180K–$230K base salary

āœ… Relocation assistance available

āœ… Senior-level technical leadership opportunity

āœ… Complex gas turbine design and development

āœ… Cross-functional engineering leadership

āœ… Opportunity to influence technology and engineering strategy

šŸ“© Interested? Send your updated resume along with answers to the three screening questions.

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About This Role


We are looking for a Senior Gas Turbine Design Engineer to join our team. This role involves working on cutting-edge gas turbine design projects, focusing on performance optimization and thermal analysis. You will play a key role in driving innovation and ensuring the quality of our designs.


What You'll Do


  • Design and develop gas turbine systems with a focus on efficiency and performance.

  • Conduct thermal analysis to assess and improve turbine performance.

  • Utilize CFD software to model and simulate gas flow and thermal dynamics.

  • Select appropriate materials for turbine components to ensure reliability and effectiveness.

  • Manage projects from conception through completion, ensuring timelines and budgets are met.

  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate design solutions.


What We're Looking For


  • Strong background in Mechanical Engineering with a focus on Gas Turbine Design.

  • Proficiency in thermal analysis and CFD software.

  • Experience in performance optimization techniques.

  • Ability to select and apply materials suitable for high-performance applications.

  • Proven project management skills with a track record of successful project delivery.


Benefits & Compensation


  • Competitive salary ranging from $180,000 to $230,000 per year.

  • On-site work environment that fosters collaboration and innovation.

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Job skills

Gas Turbine Design

Thermal Analysis

CFD Software

Mechanical Engineering

Performance Optimization

Material Selection

Project Management