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Turbomachinery Engineer Jobs

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1mo ago

Gas Turbine Performance Sr Advanced Engineer

Manpower Engineering Phoenix, AZ

Phoenix, AZ

1mo ago Closed

$58 - $65/hr Full time Senior Engineering Gas Turbines

This position is no longer accepting applications (closed Oct 28, 2026).

Job Description

Manpower Engineering is seeking a Gas Turbine Performance Sr Advanced Engineer in Phoenix, AZ to support cross-functional aerospace development programs within the Performance & Operability Engineering team. This hybrid role centers on developing and maintaining NPSS-based steady-state and transient thermal and performance models, along with engine performance and operability analysis tied to development and qualification efforts.

In this position, you will work across engineering disciplines, translate analysis into actionable insights for stakeholders, and support test data reduction to help teams validate engine behavior throughout the product lifecycle.

What you will do

Build, debug, refine, and maintain steady-state and transient thermal models using NPSS (Numerical Propulsion System Simulation).
Develop and support NPSS customer models for aerospace gas turbine engines.
Perform engine performance analysis, operability assessments, and requirements decomposition activities.
Provide test data reduction and analysis to support engine development and qualification programs.
Collaborate across engineering disciplines and communicate technical findings to leadership, customers, and stakeholders.

What you will bring

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Aerospace/Mechanical or related technical discipline).
Minimum 4 years of hands-on experience performing turbine engine Performance & Operability Modeling and Analysis.
Proven expertise building, debugging, and refining NPSS engine cycle models.
Strong understanding of gas turbine engine steady-state and transient thermodynamics.
U.S. Citizenship required.

Technology

NPSS (Numerical Propulsion System Simulation)

Benefits

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Health Savings & Flexible Spending Accounts
Life Insurance & Disability Coverage
401(k) with Company Match
Weekly Pay

Role highlights: Contribute to advanced commercial and military aerospace propulsion systems, gain exposure to Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) environments, collaborate with skilled multi-discipline teams, and support contributions across the full New Product Introduction (NPI) lifecycle. The hourly pay range is $58.65/hr (listed as $58 to $65 per hour), with a Phoenix, AZ (hybrid) work arrangement.

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2mo ago

Advanced Project Engineer - Turbomachinery

Honeywell Aerospace Torrance, CA

Torrance, CA

2mo ago Closed

Full time Manager Design Engineering Engineering

This position is no longer accepting applications (closed Sep 26, 2026).

Job Description

Join Honeywell Aerospace in Torrance, CA (hybrid) to help set and execute turbomachinery engineering strategy across the product lifecycle.

Responsibilities

Develop, document, and apply best practices for turbomachinery design and engineering analysis.
Deliver expert technical guidance to cross-functional teams involved in product development.
Lead advanced engineering analysis, testing, and modeling efforts to improve product performance and reliability.
Identify likely design risks and drive mitigation activities throughout development and deployment.
Partner with stakeholders to define project goals and metrics, maintaining alignment with organizational objectives.
Track industry trends and technical advancements, applying new knowledge to turbomachinery engineering initiatives.

Requirements

Experience as a project leader with a commitment to continuous learning and strategic thinking.
Ability to drive change and innovation in a collaborative, cross-functional environment.
Demonstrated capability to lead transformative initiatives and make significant contributions to organizational success.

Benefits

Hybrid work schedule
No relocation offered

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3mo ago

Gas Turbine Commissioning Engineer

Siemens Energy Orlando, FL

Orlando, FL

3mo ago Closed

$77k - $162k/yr Full time Electrical Engineering Automation Commissioning

This position is no longer accepting applications (closed Aug 29, 2026).

Job Description

Siemens Energy seeks a Gas Turbine Commissioning Engineer to lead field startup projects, oversee on-site activities, and support expansion of North America service operations.

Responsibilities

Plan and execute gas turbine commissioning projects end to end, reviewing schedules and coordinating with project teams.
Lead field commissioning activities, bringing turbines online safely, efficiently, and to specification.
Diagnose and resolve complex electrical, mechanical, and control system issues during commissioning.
Create detailed commissioning plans, schedules, and test procedures to keep projects on track.
Conduct performance testing and system validation to verify equipment meets design and operating requirements.
Prepare and maintain commissioning documentation and handover manuals for clients.
Serve as the primary technical liaison to clients, contractors, and internal teams, delivering clear updates and reports.
Mentor junior engineers, sharing expertise and promoting field best practices.
Manage projects independently and contribute to expanding North America service operations.
Lead on-site pre-commissioning, commissioning, and start-up of new gas turbine installations, ensuring safe and efficient execution.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or equivalent technical experience.
Minimum of 5 to 8 years of experience in commissioning, start-up, and servicing of large-frame gas turbines.
Deep technical expertise across control systems, electrical and mechanical engineering, PLCs, and SCADA environments.
Ability to independently lead and execute complex commissioning projects with minimal supervision.
Strong analytical, investigative, and troubleshooting skills to diagnose issues and drive solutions.
Plan and manage project schedules, workflows, and QA/QC processes.
Collaborate effectively with stakeholders and mentor others through technical leadership.
Authorized to work in the United States without current or future employer sponsorship; internal transfers may be possible for Siemens Energy employees.

Technologies

PLCs
SCADA

Benefits

Career growth and development opportunities
Supportive work culture
Company paid health and wellness benefits
Paid time off and paid holidays
401K savings plan with company match
Family building benefits
Parental leave

About the Team

Gas Services focuses on low-emission power generation through service and decarbonization. The team offers zero or low emission power generation and encompasses gas turbines, steam turbines, and generators under one roof, with decarbonization opportunities through service offerings, modernization, and digitalization of the fleet.

About Siemens Energy

Siemens Energy is a global technology company with around 100,000 employees across more than 90 countries. We develop energy systems for a reliable and sustainable future, supporting the energy transition and a significant portion of the world’s electricity generation. Our team is dedicated to delivering sustainable, reliable energy solutions worldwide.

Careers

See current opportunities at Siemens Energy Careers.

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3mo ago

Gas Turbine Commissioning Engineer

Siemens Energy Orlando, FL

Orlando, FL

3mo ago Closed

$77k - $162k/yr Full time Electrical Engineering Automation Commissioning

This position is no longer accepting applications (closed Aug 29, 2026).

Job Description

Role: Gas Turbine Commissioning Engineer at Siemens Energy, onsite in Orlando, FL, with a salary range of USD 76,800 - 162,200 per year.

Responsibilities

Oversee on-site pre‑commissioning, commissioning, and start‑up of new gas turbine installations, prioritizing safety and efficient execution.
Identify and resolve complex electrical, mechanical, and control system issues encountered during commissioning.
Conduct performance testing and system validation to verify adherence to design and operational requirements.
Develop comprehensive commissioning plans, schedules, and test procedures to maintain project timelines.
Prepare and maintain commissioning documentation and manuals to support smooth client handover.
Serve as the primary technical liaison with clients, contractors, and internal teams, delivering clear updates and reports.
Mentor junior engineers, sharing expertise and reinforcing best practices in the field.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field is preferred.
5–8 years of experience in commissioning, start‑up, and servicing of large‑frame gas turbines.
Extensive technical expertise across control systems, electrical and mechanical engineering, PLCs, and SCADA environments.
Ability to independently lead and execute complex commissioning projects with minimal supervision.
Strong analytical, investigative, and troubleshooting skills to diagnose issues and implement solutions.
Proven ability to plan and manage project schedules, workflows, and QA/QC processes.
Collaborative approach to influence outcomes with stakeholders and mentor others through technical leadership.
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without current or future employer sponsorship; Siemens Energy employees with current visa sponsorship may be eligible for internal transfers.

Technologies

PLCs
SCADA

Benefits

Career growth and development opportunities
Supportive work culture
Company paid Health and wellness benefits
Paid Time Off and paid holidays
401K savings plan with company match
Family building benefits
Parental leave

Physical Requirements

Frequently lift and carry materials weighing 30–50 pounds.
Continuously reach above shoulder level, in front, and to the sides.
Frequently hold, grasp, and manipulate objects using hands for extended periods (up to 10–12 hours).
Frequently bend, crouch, kneel, climb, and crawl as required by job duties.
Tolerate exposure to rigorous environmental conditions, including hot, cold, and varying weather conditions.
Ability to hear and effectively communicate in noisy environments while maintaining focus and clarity of thought.

Rewards

Career growth and development opportunities
Supportive work culture
Company paid Health and wellness benefits
Paid Time Off and paid holidays
401K savings plan with company match
Family building benefits
Parental leave

JOBS & CAREERS

https://jobs.siemens-energy.com/jobs

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3mo ago

Turbomachinery Component Design Engineer – Research and Technology

Rolls-Royce Indianapolis, IN

Indianapolis, IN

3mo ago Closed

$79k - $128k/yr Full time Aircraft Components Automation Design

This position is no longer accepting applications (closed Aug 25, 2026).

Job Description

The Turbomachinery Component Design Engineer – Research and Technology role focuses on turbomachinery component design in Indianapolis, offering hybrid work arrangements. The position emphasizes delivering on time design definitions and artifacts while integrating sub-system requirements, supported by a strong engineering foundation and cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

Develop design solutions for components, assemblies, and full engines, balancing safety, manufacturability, physical robustness, and functional performance, while addressing unit cost, lifecycle cost, weight, maintainability, and repair considerations.
Define stakeholder requirements across manufacturing, project customers, airframers and partners, and analysis teams, aligning with policies through both conventional and future-state approaches, including Model Based Definition within the Model Based Environment.
Create and employ automated and integrated tool sets; when repeat designs are anticipated, establish automated workflows that adhere to house style, standard features, and standard assessments to define optimal designs as part of automated MBD, manufacturing, and measurement definitions.
Apply Robust Design, Systems Engineering, xFMEA risk management, and Design in Context to achieve right first time outcomes.
Maintain Quality Assurance by verifying design documents, models, and drawings in accordance with RRMS technical requirements and pursuing proactive zero defects objectives.
Perform analyses using formula-based calculations and automated workflows for dimensionaling parts and components (stability, stiffness, profiles, balance point, weights) and, when appropriate, apply analytical rules and tools to validate the design against requirements.
Produce technical documents in compliance with process, knowledge management, information, and data policies.
Manage product configuration and ensure data integrity.
Lead sub-system integration utilizing Systems Engineering and Robust Design tools to ensure sub-system design attributes meet the agreed requirements.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering with 1+ years of related hands-on experience
Master’s degree in Engineering
JD or PhD in Engineering
United States citizen

Technologies

Model Based Definition (MBD)
Model Based Environment
xFMEA

Benefits

Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Disability insurance
Life insurance
Accidental death and dismemberment insurance
Flexible spending account (FSA)
Health Savings Account (HSA)
401(k) retirement savings plan with company match
Employee Assistance Program
Paid Time Off
Paid holidays
Paid parental leave
Family care leave
Tuition reimbursement
Long-term incentive plan

Job Category

Mechanical Systems

Job Posting Date

Posted on 24 Jul 2026 at 00:07

Location

Indianapolis, IN, hybrid

Salary

Compensation range: USD 78,918 - 128,242 per year

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3mo ago

Power Plant Engineer

SpaceX Texas

Texas

3mo ago Closed

Full time Electrical Engineering Engineering Field Engineering

This position is no longer accepting applications (closed Aug 19, 2026).

Job Description

This onsite role in Texas contributes to the design, construction, commissioning, and ongoing operation of SpaceX's combined-cycle gas turbine power plants. You will own commissioning in the control room during startup and perform field troubleshooting to support reliable plant performance.

Responsibilities

Support the full lifecycle of gas turbine power generation assets, including installation, commissioning, startup, operations, and long-term maintenance
Lead or support commissioning activities such as combustion tuning, control system checkout, protective relay testing, and performance and reliability run verification
Own root-cause analysis and corrective actions for turbine trips, forced outages, and performance degradation, implementing fixes to prevent recurrence
Develop and refine operating procedures, startup/shutdown sequences, and abnormal operating condition playbooks
Interface directly with OEMs (GE, Siemens Energy, Mitsubishi Power, Doosan) on warranty issues, LTSA scope, outage planning, and technical issues
Plan and execute major and minor inspections, hot gas path outages, and combustion inspections in line with OEM maintenance intervals
Analyze turbine performance data (heat rate, capacity factor, degradation curves) to identify efficiency losses and propose corrective actions
Coordinate with balance-of-plant teams (HRSG, steam turbine, cooling systems, water treatment) to ensure integrated performance
Build and maintain relationships with EPC contractors during construction handoff to ensure a clean transition from construction to commercial operation
Develop spare parts strategy, critical spares inventory, and maintenance budgets

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline
2+ years of hands-on experience with utility-scale gas turbines in commissioning, operations, or maintenance roles

Technologies

Mark VIe
SPPA-T3000
SOLIDWORKS
Siemens NX

Additional requirements

Schedule varies depending on site operational needs; must be willing to work extended hours and/or weekends as business needs require
Flexibility to travel to other SpaceX sites
Ability to perform job duties that require standing, kneeling, crouching, twisting upper body, working in cramped positions in small openings and climbing hand over hand
Typically exposed to work in outdoor environments – heat, cold, rain
Stand up to 3 hours per day
Sit up to 6 hours per day
Push/Pull up to 50 lbs (unassisted) for up to 15 minutes per day
Overhead reach up to 3 hours per day
Walk up to 3 hours per day
Lift/Carry up to 25 lbs (unassisted) for up to 15 minutes per day
Climb ladders or stairs up to 1 hour per day
Kneel or crouch: not applicable
Upper body twist: not applicable
Ability to work in temperatures over 80 degrees Fahrenheit for up to 30 minutes per day
Ability to safely work at heights up to 500 feet, in confined spaces, and to use an air purifying respirator
A pre-employment questionnaire and/or physical may be required to confirm capabilities

ITAR REQUIREMENTS

To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicants must be a U.S. citizen or national, a U.S. lawful permanent resident (green card holder), a refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or an asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.

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3mo ago

Lead Engineer – Energy Systems

GE Vernova Niskayuna, NY

Niskayuna, NY

3mo ago Closed

$89k - $149k/yr Full time Ansys Design Engineering Energy Modeling

This position is no longer accepting applications (closed Aug 5, 2026).

Job Description

GE Vernova Advanced Research seeks a Lead Engineer – Energy Systems in Niskayuna, NY (onsite). The role offers a competitive salary range of USD 89,300 to 148,700 per year and supports pursuing impactful energy technology from concept through lab to pilot validation. This position emphasizes turbomachinery, heat transfer, and cross-disciplinary collaboration, with strong opportunities to contribute to national-scale energy solutions. The work location is onsite in Niskayuna, and U.S. work authorization is required.

Benefits

Relocation support to ease the transition
Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage
Health coaching and ongoing wellness resources
Employee Assistance Program available 24/7
GE Vernova Retirement Savings Plan with company matching
Financial planning resources and guidance
Tuition assistance for continuing education
Adoption assistance
Paid parental leave
Disability and life insurance
12 paid holidays and permissive time off
Discretionary annual bonus potential

Responsibilities

Lead the design, modeling, and conceptualization of high temperature and high pressure thermal and fluid systems, including advanced power cycles and components
Apply advanced CFD and process/cycle modeling to optimize turbomachinery and energy-system elements
Develop techno-economic analyses to evaluate life cycle economics and performance of novel components
Plan and conduct advanced laboratory-scale tests to validate component and system performance
Create design, commissioning, and testing plans with process diagrams and standard operating procedures for lab and plant scale projects
Develop and manage R&D proposals for government agencies and external partners
Collaborate across GE Vernova units and with national labs, academia, vendors, and customers
Translate experimental data and TEA results into actionable business insights
Pursue patents and establish a publication track through conferences and journals

Requirements

PhD in Mechanical Engineering or a related field, with 3+ years of professional R&D experience in industry, a postdoctoral role, or at a national lab
Experience in applied thermodynamics and thermal systems, analyzing complex cycles, heat transfer, and fluid mechanics to design and optimize energy systems
Hands-on design, modeling, and performance analysis of turbomachinery and integrated energy systems (3+ years)
Track record translating novel concepts into tangible component designs and integrated system development
Experience shaping and executing government-funded R&D proposals, managing technical milestones and compliance for agencies such as DOE or DOD
Legal authorization to work in the United States
Willingness to work at the Niskayuna, NY office location
This role requires a U.S. Person (green card holder or U.S. citizen)

Technologies

Python
MATLAB
Ansys
OpenFOAM
COMSOL
Aspen

Desired characteristics

Expertise in design, analysis, steady-state and transient modeling, testing, and development of advanced power cycles
Experience designing and building experimental test rigs
Strong record of peer-reviewed publications, conference presentations, and patents
Proficiency in Python and MATLAB for data analysis and post-processing
Fluency with CFD tools (Ansys, OpenFOAM, COMSOL) and process-simulation tools (Aspen)
Experience conducting TEA and life cycle assessments for complex energy systems
Mentoring experience for graduate students or junior researchers and commitment to technical excellence and safety
Ability to manage multi-stakeholder relationships across academic partners, national labs, and industrial consortia
Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary teams