The essential functions of the job include, but are not limited to, the following:
Design and provide the aero/thermal requirements for industrial gas turbine machine combustion components and systems to meet performance and design criteria, such as combustion stability, operability, emissions, pressure drop, life and cost.
Support commercial installation and operation of systems developed.
Utilize appropriate design/analysis tools, such as Performance Cycle decks, Flow circuit programs, Heat Transfer, CAD, Detailed Kinetics, CFD, Python, or Microsoft Excel modeling.
Support technical definition on engineering programs and use/direct appropriate use of design and analysis tools.
Support high pressure rig tests and engine field validation of prototype systems and commercial products designed and developed at PSM.
Support tool development.
Other duties as assigned.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Education & Training
Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aeronautical or other relevant degree.
Master’s Degree and/or PhD preferred. Must have specialization in thermodynamics, heat transfer, fluid mechanics, heat transfer or combustion.
Must complete EHS assigned regulatory training for work area as described by PSM’s EHS Training Matrix
Skills/Experience
3+ years of experience in 1D/3D aerothermal modeling techniques
3+ years of experience in 3D CFD modeling turbulent/multiphase reactive flow.
1+ years of experience in Experimental set-ups and systems
3+ years of experience in the aerothermal design, analysis, and manufacturing industrial/aircraft gas turbine engine components.
3+ years of experience working with lean, premix combustion system designs and the tradeoffs between emissions and dynamics.
1+ years of experience in applied knowledge of various manufacturing processes, including additive manufacturing techniques would be beneficial.
Strong verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills are required.
Strong analytical decision-making and organizational skills are required.
Ability to perform hands-on fieldwork is strongly desired.
Some travel may be required up to 15% domestic and international.