Sr. Principal Compressor Aerodynamics Engineer

Caterpillar Inc.

$128,470.00 - $192,710.00; not specified; subject ...
Onsite
Compressor aerodynamics design
Aerodynamic flow path components
Python, c, c++, perl proficiency
Caterpillar Inc. is seeking a Senior Principal Compressor Aerodynamics Engineer to join its Gas Compressor Aerodynamics group, focusing on the aerodynamic design and testing of gas compressor products. Candidates must possess a strong background in mechanical or aerospace engineering, particularly in turbomachinery and gas compressor aerodynamics, and will be involved in developing design tools and supporting testing processes

Job Summary

  • The Gas Compressor Aerodynamics group has technical responsibilities for the aerodynamic design and testing of Solar’s gas compressor products, and detailed definition of aerodynamic flow path components.
  • The candidate is expected to develop new tools, methods, and designs to support Solar Turbines product goals.
  • The successful candidate shall communicate and interact well with design, product support, operations, supply chain, and rotor dynamics.

Matching Summary

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Caterpillar Inc. is seeking a Senior Principal Compressor Aerodynamics Engineer to join its Gas Compressor Aerodynamics group, focusing on the aerodynamic design and testing of gas compressor products. Candidates must possess a strong background in mechanical or aerospace engineering, particularly in turbomachinery and gas compressor aerodynamics, and will be involved in developing design tools and supporting testing processes.

Salary

$128,470.00 - $192,710.00; Not specified; Subject to plan eligibility, terms, and guidelines.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • compressor aerodynamics design
  • aerodynamic flow path components
  • Python, C, C++, Perl proficiency
  • interfacing with other design disciplines
  • production air tests and closed loop testing

Nice-to-have

  • team discussions and brainstorming
  • automation of design processes
  • machine learning and optimization algorithms
  • troubleshooting aerodynamic performance

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering
  • 8+ years gas compressor or turbomachinery experience
  • In-depth experience with 1-D, 2-D, 3-D aero design tools
  • Proficiency in Python, C, C++, Perl
  • Expertise interfacing with other design disciplines

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