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The Turbine Aerodynamics Group has technical responsibility for the the aerodynamic design and analysis of Solar’s gas turbines, including preliminary and detailed definition of flow path and airfoils, preliminary and detailed design of turbine exhaust diffusers and collectors, and qualification test planning and execution. The Turbine Aerodynamics Group supports new engine programs and core products, including uprates and upgrades, and further supports the timely resolution of product durability, manufacturing and field issues. The Group also develops and maintains many of their own methods and tools, in addition to utilizing commercially available software. The Turbine Aerodynamics Engineer will collaborate frequently with the Mechanical Design, Heat Transfer and Performance Groups to ensure that designs meet program requirements for manufacturability, cost, durability and performance. He/She will also participate in the development and maintenance of design systems, methods and tools to accomplish the Group accountabilities.
The successful candidate will:
Actively apply principles, theories, and concepts with his/her engineering and analytical skills working in a tight-knit team
Develop analytical tools / software to improve aerodynamic design and predictive capabilities
Be highly engaged in team discussions and brainstorming activities
Work effectively in inter/intra-disciplinary team settings
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in aerospace or mechanical engineering
Several years of relevant gas turbine aerodynamics experience
Current experience and familiarity with 1-D, 2-D and 3-D aero design tools and methods
Proficient with coding using Python, C, C++ or similar tools
Experience interfacing with other design disciplines to develop aerodynamic technologies
Willingness to multitask and handle complicated and challenging tasks efficiently
Preferred Qualifications:
Advanced degree in aerospace or mechanical engineering
Advanced gas turbine aerodynamics experience
Familiarity with state-of-the-art aerodynamic technologies applicable to cooled and uncooled turbine blades and nozzles
Demonstrated experience with automation of design processes including CFD pre- and post-processing
Experience with ANSYS CFX, and/or STAR CCM, and geometry-creation tools including Creo
Domestic relocation is available for this position.
This full-time position requires working onsite 5 days a week
Target Salary Range:
$128,470.00 - $192,710.00
Annual incentive bonus opportunity
This position requires working onsite five days a week.Relocation is available for this position.Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position.
Posting Dates:
August 20, 2026 - October 2, 2026
Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.
Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply.
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Headquartered in San Diego, California, USA, Solar Turbines Incorporated, a subsidiary of Caterpillar Inc., is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of industrial gas turbines, with more than 16,000 units and over 3 billion operating hours in over 100 countries. Products from Solar Turbines play an important role in the development of oil, natural gas and power generation projects around the world. Solar Turbines’ products include gas turbine engines (rated from 1,590 to 52,500 horsepower), gas compressors, and gas turbine-powered compressor sets, mechanical-drive packages and generator sets (ranging from 1 to 39 megawatts). Solar’s customers put the company’s products to work in many areas including production, processing and pipeline transmission of natural gas and crude oil and generation of electricity and thermal energy for processing applications, such as manufacturing chemicals, pharmaceuticals, and food products.
Solar’s foundation is people and Solar’s culture is one where individual contributions are valued, diversity in the workplace is encouraged, and safety is emphasized in all aspects of the business. Solar Turbines, founded in 1927, is comprised of a dedicated and multi-talented workforce of more than 8,000 employees with decades of experience working as a global team.
