Aerothermal Engineer
Core
Design, analyze, and simulate gas turbine system components and sub-systems to support defense program milestones and deliver propulsion solutions.
Role type
Aerothermal Engineer (IC)
Builds
Gas turbine engine components and sub-systems for defense applications
Domain
Aerospace / Defense / Thermodynamics / Fluid Dynamics
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Thermodynamics, Aerodynamics, Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD), Meanline analysis, Throughflow analysis, Rig test execution, First principle analysis, System level design interpretation
Preferred skills
Turbomachinery design, Airfoil design, Heat transfer analysis, Process automation, Multidisciplinary collaboration
Technologies
CFD, Meanline tools, Throughflow tools, Rig test equipment
Responsibilities
Design and simulate gas turbine components using CFD and analytical methods; Define and interpret sub-system requirements and performance maps; Collaborate with aeromechanics and mechanical design teams; Plan and execute component rig tests; Synthesize simulation, experimental, and analytical data to assess capabilities against requirements; Support capability acquisition through coding and technology plans.
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC
