Lead engineer combustion aero design

Overview

Lead the aero design of aero-derivative gas turbine engine combustors for land-based power generation, supporting the overall engine development program with CFD as the primary design tool.

What you'll do

• Independently execute, and/or lead aero design of aero-derivative gas turbine engine combustors for land-based power generation applications.
• Perform hi-fidelity CFD analysis to meet combustor aero performance requirements on durability, emissions, and operability.
• Perform 3D CFD (RANS & LES) modelling of LNG fueled gas turbine combustors, including airflow, fuel injection and reacting flow, combustion dynamics and emissions modelling.
• Evaluate and propose new designs and assess their impact on critical-to-quality parameters such as fuel air mixing, emissions, combustion dynamics and durability.
• Work with a multi-site global team to understand performance shortfalls, evaluate and propose design solutions, validate combustor performance seen in tests with CFD, and facilitate entry into service for improved designs.
• Communicate with stakeholders, provide insights, and propose innovative solutions to technical challenges.
• Release down-selected designs or solution strategies for rig and engine testing through proper review processes.
• Lead engineering problem solving and decision making through active program execution, planning, and coordination with global stakeholders and cross-functional teams.
• Guide less experienced team members and draw on more experienced members as required.
• Contribute to development and improvement of design methodologies and continuously improve design processes and tools.

What you'll need

• Master's degree in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering from an accredited university with graduate level courses on combustion and fluid thermal sciences, AND more than 3 years (3-8 years) of industry experience in relevant disciplines such as combustion systems design, CFD analysis, testing and validation.
• OR, PhD degree in combustion sciences (numerical or experimental) from an accredited university with more than 1 year (1-5 years) of industry or post-doc experience in the relevant domain.
• Proficiency in combustion/aero-thermal CFD modelling and design processes.
• Suitable competency in commercial CFD tools such as Fluent/StarCCM, Spaceclaim, solid modelling tools such as Unigraphics, 1D flow and reactor networks, or analytical design tools, and programming tools such as C/C++.

Nice to have

• Proficiency in combustion/aero-thermal fundamentals and numerical methods.
• Original thinker, passion for continuous improvement and willingness to adapt/innovate.
• Independent worker with strong sense of ownership and responsibility.
• Effective team player with execution rigor and demonstrated program management skills in cross-functional, diverse and global teams.
• Passion for continuous improvement or demonstrated understanding and application of LEAN concepts.
• Global mindset with keen ability to innovate and challenge the status quo.

Details

• Location: Bengaluru.
• Relocation assistance: not provided.