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Power Systems Mfg., LLC, a Hanwha company · 3 months ago

Aerothermal Engineer

Jupiter, FL, US

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

5+ years exp

Power Systems Mfg., LLC, a Hanwha company, is seeking an Aerothermal Engineer to lead design and operations for gas turbine combustor and auxiliary upgrade projects. This role involves providing aerothermal outputs and technical support throughout project lifecycles, ensuring systems meet performance requirements.

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Responsibilities

Lead the design and development of the aerothermal aspects for commercial projects, including combustor sizing, 1D flow modeling and CFD analysis for recurring and first-of-a-kind GT auxiliary systems

Utilize appropriate design/analysis tools, such as Performance Cycle decks, 1D Flow circuit programs, Heat Transfer, CAD, CFD, Python, to support aerothermal and performance related activities for commercial project-based requirements

1D flow and GT performance modelling in support Fuel skid and associated piping manifolds and fuel gas valve sizing and selection

1D flow and GT performance modelling in support gas turbine inlet and exhaust conditioning systems as well as piping manifolds and associated valve sizing and selection

Develop, coordinate and present aerothermal content and documentation as required to support Installation Readiness Reviews and related presentations for internal stakeholders and customers

Analyze and approve combustion component flow results and combustor assembly wheeling results to ensure they conform to requirements

Lead assigned Conversion commercial projects

Contribute to Service Engineering initiatives and activities in accordance with commercial project needs

Troubleshoot issues related to gas turbine combustion and auxiliary systems during commissioning and post-outage

Review field data from commercial installations and provide detailed analyses and recommendations on engine and system performance

Define instrumentation plans in support of RCA and commercial program

Interact frequently with internal and external customers to align on technical issues, present solutions and support the commercial installation of developed systems

Provide technical support and cost estimates to the sales and tendering group for new proposals

Other duties as assigned

Qualification

1D Flow modelingCFD simulationsAerothermal designThermodynamicsHeat transferFluid mechanicsLean combustion systemsAnalytical skillsCoachingDecision-makingOrganizational skillsCommunication skillsMentoring

Required

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerothermal Engineering or related field

Must complete EHS assigned regulatory training for work area as described by PSM's EHS Training Matrix

Minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in thermodynamics, heat transfer, fluid mechanics, or combustion

Minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in 1D/3D aerothermal modeling techniques

Minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in 3D CFD modeling turbulent/multiphase reactive flow

Minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in aerothermal design, analysis, and manufacturing of industrial/aircraft gas turbine engine components

Strong analytical, decision-making, and organizational skills are required

Excellent written and verbal communication skills, comfortable presenting technical concepts to customers and internal stakeholders

Ability to perform hands-on fieldwork is strongly desired

Demonstrated coaching and mentoring skills and consummate team player, with the ability to motivate and influence others

Proven history of EHS leadership by example, including personal responsibility to prevent accidents, and reward and encourage proactive safety for teammates

Must be able to travel up to 25%, including intermittent international travel

Preferred

Experience working with lean, premix combustion system designs and the trade-offs between emissions and dynamics real world applications

Lean premix combustion tuning experience and Industrial Gas Turbine cycle knowledge a plus

Company

Power Systems Mfg., LLC, a Hanwha company

Since 1999, PSM has evolved from a leading supplier of technologically advanced aftermarket parts to a comprehensive multi-OEM gas turbine services provider providing our service capabilities worldwide.

Founded in 1999

Jupiter, Florida, USA

201-500 employees