Turbine Aerodynamic Design Engineer

Headquartered in San Diego, California, U.S.A., Solar Turbines Incorporated, a wholly owned subsidiary of Caterpillar Inc., is a leading manufacturer of industrial gas turbines with more than 11,800 units with over one billion operating hours in some 93 countries. Solar Turbines' products include gas turbine engines (rated from 1590 to 19,800 horsepower), gas compressors, and gas turbine-powered compressor sets, mechanical-drive packages and generator sets (ranging from 1 to 15 megawatts). As the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), Solar has a global network of offices and facilities to support customers with a variety of service products and programs as well as an experienced technical support team. We currently have an opening for a Turbine Aerodynamic Design Engineer.

As an Aerodynamic Design Engineer, the successful candidate will be working on all phases of the design and analysis of axial turbines employing state-of-the-art computer programs. This position will also provide the opportunity to apply practical hands-on technical expertise for gas turbine engine development activities such as testing, data analysis and hardware validation.

Solar Turbines offers a competitive compensation and benefits package including medical, dental, vacation, 401k, pension, incentive bonus, and more. This position offers relocation assistance.

Solar Turbines is an equal opportunity employer and conducts drug screens and background checks.

Please visit our website solarturbines.com for more information about our company.
REQUIREMENTS
Minimum of five years of directly related turbine aerodynamic design and experience in multi-stage CFD analysis is desired

BS in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering with a strong background in thermo- and fluid dynamics is required