Senior Aerothermal Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

Job Summary:

Parametric Solutions Inc. currently has an opportunity for a Senior Aerothermal Engineer to join our team in the Jupiter FL office. As a member of PSI’s Aerothermal team, you will contribute to the development of turbo machinery throughout the product development life cycle. This position will offer you the opportunity to apply your combustion modeling experience to real world engineering challenges.

About PSI:

Parametric Solutions Inc. (PSI) is a gas turbine development firm supporting the aircraft and industrial power industries. Founded in 1993, PSI employs engineers, technicians, and staff who expertly design, analyze, procure, instrument, assemble and test gas turbine engines and components for military, commercial and industrial use.

PSI Culture:

PSI offers a workplace environment promoting success through individual contribution and collaborative teamwork. Our employees enjoy the ability to work on a wide range of projects, with the ability to easily change disciplines and/or job function.  PSI offers annual performance evaluations, generous PTO (Paid Time Off) and flexible hours for superior work-life balance.  We believe in giving back to our community through employee engagement in various charitable organizations and company-sponsored events.  We offer competitive compensation and excellent benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401K, employer-paid life and disability insurance.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Perform steady-state and transient Aero Thermal analysis and design of gas turbine engine components, including axial fans, compressors or turbines, combustors, augmenters or military exhaust systems, fuel nozzles, or and secondary flow systems including heat exchangers and active combustor, turbine or exhaust system cooling
• Develop and apply Thermal Boundary Conditions
• Correlate Engine test data
• Work independently as well as collaborate with other members of PSI and customer multidisciplinary teams using innovative thermal cooling strategies to develop new engine/power generation systems
• Documentation and presentation of analysis results and design work
• Participate in PSI and customer design reviews and coordinate with disciplines such as controls, mechanical, aero, performance and materials engineering.
• Document technical results and provide timely updates on progress and issues.
• Train and mentor of less experienced engineers.

Requirements (Education & Experience) :

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerothermal Engineering or related field. Master’s degree is preferred.
• 5 or more years of aerothermal experience in gas turbine components
• Must be a U.S. Person to comply with ITAR/EAR export control laws. No visa sponsorship available.
• Experience and proficiency working with commercial and/or proprietary CFD, heat transfer, and other modeling and simulation tools such as Fluent, CFX, ANSYS Mechanical, NX Advanced Simulation, Thermal Desktop, MATLAB
• Experience and proficiency working with commercial and/or proprietary mesh generation tools
• CAD proficiency a plus, particularly NX
  • Programming skills a plus, particularly C/C++
• Microsoft Office Products – Excel, PowerPoint, Word.
• Effective verbal and written communication and teamwork skills. 
• Must be able to multi-task as required.
• Strong problem solving and analytical skills. 
• Proven self-starter and quick learner who can work in fast-paced cross-functional teams.
• Direct experience supporting and working with customers. 

Location:

Jupiter, FL, on-site. 

Export Control Requirement:

This role is restricted to U.S. persons (i.e., U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents, and other protected individuals under the Immigration and Nationality Act, 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)) due to access to export-controlled technology. PSI does not sponsor employment visas or apply for export licenses for this role and will require proof of U.S. person status prior to employment.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

We are an equal employment opportunity employer.   All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protect by law.