Lead Design Engineer, Combustion Aerodynamics

What you'll do

• Contribute to the aerodynamic design of main combustors for turboshaft, turboprop, turbofan, and turbojet engines.
• Perform aerodynamic and CFD analyses using tools like ANSYS Fluent to evaluate design options and predict performance.
• Support combustor rig and engine testing by planning tests, reducing data, and validating models.
• Mature new combustion technologies by aligning development with future product and customer needs.
• Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams to support hardware design and testing requirements.
• Prepare and deliver technical presentations to program leadership and customers during design reviews.
• Document analyses, test results, and lessons learned to create reusable knowledge for the team.

What we're looking for

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering from an accredited university or college.
• High school diploma or GED with at least 7 years of experience in Engineering.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in Aerodynamics or Combustion Engineering.
• Must be able to prove status as a U.S. Person for access to export-controlled information.
• Active U.S. government security clearance (preferred).
• Master's or Ph.D. in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering with a focus on combustion, fluid mechanics, and/or propulsion (preferred).
• Experience with gas turbine combustor design, analysis, or testing (preferred).
• Authorized to work in the United States for this opening.