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Solar Turbines · 4 hours ago

Principal Systems Development Engineer

positionSan Diego, CA
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
seniorityLead/Staff
money$120K/yr - $180K/yr
date8+ years exp

Caterpillar Inc. is the world’s leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, off-highway diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines and diesel-electric locomotives. Solar Turbines is looking for a motivated team member to work on New Product Introduction (NPI) for plant level solutions using the agile development process, focusing on developing new technology and products.

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Growth OpportunitiesbadNo H1Bnote

Responsibilities

Developing system level models
Creating reliability studies
Delivering on remote operation enablers related to turbomachinery power applications
Integration into existing systems

Qualification

Physics based modelingHardware-in-the-Loop SimulationPower ElectronicsData VisualizationControl systems knowledgeTurbomachinery knowledgeProgramming experienceAgile/Scrum knowledgeAttention to detail

Required

BS in Engineering
8+ years of industry experience
Physics based modeling – system modeling in MATLAB, Simulink
Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) Simulation/Testing
Power Electronics experience

Preferred

A Master's or PhD degree in electrical or mechanical engineering
PowerFactory
Data Visualization/Analysis
Turbomachinery subsystems & balance of plant knowledge
Control systems knowledge
Field or test cell experience
Programming experience
Great attention to detail
Knowledge of the Agile/Scrum -Process

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision benefits
Paid time off plan (Vacation, Holidays, Volunteer, etc.)
401(k) savings plans
Health Savings Account (HSA)
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
Health Lifestyle Programs
Employee Assistance Program
Voluntary Benefits and Employee Discounts
Career Development
Incentive bonus
Disability benefits
Life Insurance
Parental leave
Adoption benefits
Tuition Reimbursement

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.
dateFounded in 1927
location
San Diego, California, USA
people-size5001-10000 employees
web-link
https://www.solarturbines.com

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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