2026 Entry Level Gas Turbine Products Engineering Rotational Engineer jobs in United States
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Solar Turbines · 1 day ago

2026 Entry Level Gas Turbine Products Engineering Rotational Engineer

Solar Turbines is part of Caterpillar Inc., a global team focused on innovation and building sustainable communities. The role is designed for Entry Level engineers to engage in a rotational program that provides diverse engineering experiences and prepares them for a rewarding career in Gas Turbine Product Engineering.

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Responsibilities

Gain access to challenging assignments intended to generate critical business value and enable the engineer to acquire gas turbine product knowledge
Participate in multiple rotations of up to six months each in departments such as Mechanical Design, Combustion, Additive Manufacturing, Heat Transfer and Secondary Flow, Compressor Aerodynamics, Turbine Aerodynamics, Performance, Experimental Product Development and Test, Condition Based Engineering, Materials and Process Engineering, Aftermarket Engineering, Customer Services, and Product Application Engineering
At the conclusion of the rotation program, join one of the Gas Turbine Product Engineering departments for a long-term assignment

Qualification

Mechanical EngineeringAerospace EngineeringMaterials ScienceStructural AnalysisData AnalyticsMATLABPythonLeadershipTeamworkProblem-solvingCommunicationSelf-motivated

Required

Must have obtained or will obtain a minimum of a bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, Materials Science, or other related engineering discipline
Overall cumulative GPA of 2.8 on a 4.0 scale or higher
Technical knowledge of engineering fundamentals
Must be able and eager to relocate to San Diego, CA

Preferred

Demonstrated leadership and teamwork capabilities
Effective problem-solving skills and technical judgment
Ability to effectively articulate technical challenges and solutions
Exhibit exceptional written and verbal communication skills
Previous related internship or co-op experience
Ability to handle multiple priorities for a variety of tasks
Ideal for those building foundational skills in this field, generally within the first 0–2 years of their career

Benefits

Annual incentive bonus plan
Medical, dental and vision coverage starting day 1
Paid time off plan (Vacation, Holiday, Volunteer, Etc.)
401(k) Savings Plan including company match
Health savings account (HSA)
Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)
Short and long-term disability coverage
Life Insurance
Parental leave
Employee Assistance Programs
Voluntary Benefits and Employee Discounts
Career Development

Company

Solar Turbines

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Solar Turbines Incorporated, a subsidiary of Caterpillar Inc., is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of industrial gas turbines.

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
unknown
1981-05-15Acquired

Leadership Team

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Robert May
Chief Financial Officer
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Bryan Ross
COO
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