Combustion Aerothermal Design Engineer

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Jupiter, FL, USA
In-Office
Mid level
Energy • Renewable Energy
The Role
Designs and analyzes aerothermal combustion components and systems for industrial gas turbines, addressing stability, operability, emissions, pressure drop, component life, and cost. Uses CFD, cycle analysis, heat-transfer, kinetics, CAD, Python, and Excel tools. Supports technical programs, tool development, high-pressure rig testing, engine validation, commercial installations, manufacturing considerations, and hands-on fieldwork. Requires expertise in reactive-flow CFD, aerothermal modeling, lean premix combustion, experimental systems, and gas turbine components.
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POSITION: Combustion Aerothermal Design Engineer

LOCATION: Jupiter, FL.

STATUS: Salary-Exempt


JOB SUMMARY ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The essential functions of the job include, but are not limited to, the following:

  • Design and provide the aero/thermal requirements for industrial gas turbine machine combustion components and systems to meet performance and design criteria, such as combustion stability, operability, emissions, pressure drop, life and cost.  
  • Support commercial installation and operation of systems developed. 
  • Utilize appropriate design/analysis tools, such as Performance Cycle decks, Flow circuit programs, Heat Transfer, CAD, Detailed Kinetics, CFD, Python, or Microsoft Excel modeling.
  • Support technical definition on engineering programs and use/direct appropriate use of design and analysis tools.
  • Support high pressure rig tests and engine field validation of prototype systems and commercial products designed and developed at PSM. 
  • Support tool development.
  • Other duties as assigned.


MINIMUM REQUIREMENTSEducation & Training
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aeronautical or other relevant degree. 
  • Master’s Degree and/or PhD preferred. Must have specialization in thermodynamics, heat transfer, fluid mechanics, heat transfer or combustion.
  • Must complete EHS assigned regulatory training for work area as described by PSM’s EHS Training Matrix 

 

Skills/Experience

  • 3+ years of experience in 1D/3D aerothermal modeling techniques
  • 3+ years of experience in 3D CFD modeling turbulent/multiphase reactive flow.  
  • 1+ years of experience in Experimental set-ups and systems
  • 3+ years of experience in the aerothermal design, analysis, and manufacturing industrial/aircraft gas turbine engine components.
  • 3+ years of experience working with lean, premix combustion system designs and the tradeoffs between emissions and dynamics.
  • 1+ years of experience in applied knowledge of various manufacturing processes, including additive manufacturing techniques would be beneficial.
  • Strong verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills are required.
  • Strong analytical decision-making and organizational skills are required.
  • Ability to perform hands-on fieldwork is strongly desired.
  • Some travel may be required up to 15% domestic and international. 

 

Equal Opportunity Employer Veterans/Disabled

Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aeronautical Engineering, or another relevant field
  • Specialization in thermodynamics, heat transfer, fluid mechanics, or combustion
  • Master's degree and/or PhD
  • Completion of assigned EHS regulatory training
  • 3+ years of experience with 1D/3D aerothermal modeling techniques
  • 3+ years of experience with 3D CFD modeling of turbulent, multiphase reactive flow
  • 1+ year of experience with experimental setups and systems
  • 3+ years of experience in aerothermal design, analysis, and manufacturing of industrial or aircraft gas turbine engine components
  • 3+ years of experience with lean premix combustion system designs and emissions-versus-dynamics tradeoffs
  • 1+ year of applied knowledge of manufacturing processes, including additive manufacturing
  • Strong verbal, written communication, and interpersonal skills
  • Strong analytical decision-making and organizational skills
  • Ability to perform hands-on fieldwork
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The Company
HQ: Jupiter, Florida
210 Employees
Year Founded: 1999

What We Do

Hanwha Power is a global energy equipment and services company delivering engineered solutions across gas turbines, industrial compressors, marine systems, and clean energy infrastructure. Formed through the integration of PSM (Power Systems Mfg.), Thomassen Energy, PSM Thomassen Gulf, and Hanwha Power Systems, Hanwha Power combines decades of aftermarket gas turbine expertise with world-class compressor manufacturing and marine solutions under a unified brand backed by Hanwha Group, a Fortune Global 500 company. Gas Turbine Services: Aftermarket parts, combustion retrofits, performance upgrades, rotor services, field services, and long-term service agreements for GE, Siemens, and MHI heavy-duty gas turbines, including 7F, 9F, 501F, 6B, 7EA, 9E, and Frame 5. Proprietary technologies include FlameSheet™ (fuel-flexible, hydrogen-capable combustion), LEC III™ (sub-3 ppm NOx), GTOP (hot gas path optimization), and AutoTune (automated combustion tuning). 350+ upgrades installed in 30+ countries. Compressor Solutions: Industrial and process compressors for oil and gas, petrochemical, LNG, air separation, and decarbonization applications. 9,000+ units delivered to 2,500+ customers worldwide. CO2 compression for CCUS, H2 liquefaction compressors, and fuel gas systems for the hydrogen economy. Marine and Offshore: Lifecycle solutions for vessels and offshore platforms, including FSRU/FSU conversion, dual fuel conversion, BOG re-liquefaction, air lubrication systems, and ammonia gas turbine propulsion for maritime decarbonization. Clean Energy: Hydrogen and ammonia fuel capabilities for gas turbines, sCO2 power systems, turbo expander generators, and carbon capture compression solutions. Global operations in North America, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia. Learn more: www.hanwhapower.com

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