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Mechanical Design Engineer (US Citizen) - San Diego, CA - 4503

Altimeter Solutions

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Engineering - Mechanical
San Diego, CA (On-Site/Office)

We've determined which skillsets are most beneficial for this role. These skills are listed first below as the Must Haves and Nice to Haves our hiring team highly prefers. Below that you'll find the standard job description for this opportunity.

Must Haves:
  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or closely related degree with a Mid Level to Advance applicable Mechanical Design work experience
  • 5+ to 7 years' experience
  • Experience with concept and detail design principles
  • Gas turbine design and analysis experience
  • Experience using Finite Element Analysis (ANSYS) software to perform detailed modal and structural analysis
  • Experience with reviewing and checking engineering drawings


Nice to Haves:
  • Master's Degree in Mechanical Engineering
  • Mid-Level to Advance mechanical design work experience
  • Proficiencies for the following skills and tools:
  • Geometric dimensional and tolerance specifications (ASME Y14.5-2009)
  • Creo (or related CAD system)
  • Design experience with compressor and/or combustion section
  • Practical manufacturing and producibility knowledge including welding and brazing
  • ANSYS Experience in the design and/or analysis of gas turbine components, gas turbine operation and application, materials and processes, manufacturing methods and test procedures
  • Experience with detailed cross-section stack-ups
  • Experience with life prediction methods
  • Experience with turbine blade heat transfer essentials
  • Windchill, Microsoft Office and technical writing

Job Description:
Seeking a mechanical design engineer to join our energized and cross-functional Mechanical Design team responsible for gas turbines that power energy solutions to our customers. The candidate will work closely with various engineering disciplines to design, develop, and implement new component designs and/or improve existing gas turbine hardware for the continuous improvement of product durability and capabilities for our customers. This role will produce leading edge solutions for a diverse range of projects executed in a productive environment that values strong work culture, best-in-class and diversity.

The successful candidate is expected to be a technical generalist able to develop solutions to complex problems using mechanical analysis of rotating and static turbine hardware in addition to being ingenious, creative and applying new concepts. A strong background in gas turbine design fundamentals and secondary cooling flow systems is highly beneficial for this role. The successful candidate will have the skills necessary to successfully define, lead and execute projects starting from root cause analysis, solution concept through validation, and finally product implementation. Additionally, the successful candidate will play an integral role in ensuring that solutions fulfill performance, manufacturing, durability, maintainability, and cost targets.

The successful candidate will perform detailed mechanical design work, and manage workscope and execution to align with time sensitive deliverables performed under DevOps planning. When required, the successful candidate will execute component rig or engine tests by managing required hardware, instrumentation, scheduling, resultant data analysis and post-test hardware inspections. Strong written, oral and presentation communication skills are required. Additionally, the successful candidate will support business operations when necessary with support to customer services, manufacturing, and supply chain.

Please see our website for more job openings: https://altimetersolutions.com/altimeter-solutions-job-board/
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