Job Description Summary

The Staff Engineer in Thermal Systems Design is responsible for managing one or more specific Technology Programs and having responsibility for the execution of the Thermal System Design & Component Heat Transfer objectives associated with a module or component of fielded products, NPI (new product introduction) programs or technology demonstrators. They shall demonstrate depth and breadth of knowledge required in aviation gas turbine Thermal Systems Design & Component Heat Transfer. This role will report to the sub-section manager of the Thermal Systems Design sub-section in ATO eventually.

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

Scope & Impact

• Impacts approaches, projects, and programs in TSD & CHT and ways of working.

• Impacts quality, efficiency, and effectiveness of own team.

• Has significant input into priorities.

• There is moderate autonomy within the role, requiring high levels of operational judgement.

Domain knowledge

• Developing specialized knowledge within aviation gas turbine thermal systems design (TSD) and component heat transfer (CHT).

• Serves as best practice/quality resource.

• Has awareness of latest technical developments in TSD & CHT.

• Contributes towards strategy and ensures delivery in TSD & CHT.

Business expertise

• Has in-depth knowledge of best practices and how TSD & CHT discipline integrate with other disciplines.

• Has working knowledge of competition and the factors that differentiate them in the market.

Problem Solving

• Uses judgment to make decisions or solve moderately complex tasks or problems in TSD and CHT technology and engineering.

• Takes new perspective on existing solutions.

• Uses technical experience and expertise for data analysis to support recommendations.

• Uses multiple internal and external sources outside of TSD & CHT to arrive at decisions.

Communication and Leadership

• Manages a small to medium team of lead professionals as well as others.

• Acts as a resource for colleagues with less experience.

• Lead small projects with moderate resource requirements, risk, and/or complexity.

• Explains difficult or sensitive information; works to build consensus.

• Developing persuasion skills required to influence others on topics within TSD & CHT.

Required Qualifications

• PhD / MTech / MS in Mechanical / Aerospace Engineering

• 6-10 years of relevant experience on thermal systems design/analyses and component heat transfer in gas turbine domain

• Demonstrated ability to lead engineering programs through established project management skills

• Strong oral and written communication skills

• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills

Desired Qualifications

• Strong numerical simulation experience – CAD/UG or similar and 1D/2D/3D modeling tools for thermal system design and analysis

• Exposure to Thermodynamics, Heat Transfer, Fluid Mechanics, Turbomachines, Secondary Flow Design

• Design, analysis, and testing experience in turbo machinery

• Exposure to aircraft engine architecture and design process

• Strong mentoring and coaching expertise and success in collaborating across the business functions and global teams

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes