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Research Engineer
2 months ago
We are a multidisciplinary team within the Mechanical Engineering Division at Southwest Research Institute, specializing in the design, development, and testing of advanced machinery for power, oil & gas, and aviation applications.
Key Responsibilities- Lead the design and analysis of compressor and turbine aero components for advanced machinery developed by our team and lead reviews on designs provided by clients.
- Perform 1D and 3D sizing and optimization of aero geometry through computational fluid dynamics (CFD) and other aero software/codes.
- Utilize engineering software to conduct machinery flowpath development and analysis using tools such as Fluent, CFX, and Blade Generation software.
- Lead test programs centered around turbine and compressor aerodynamics.
- Be a solution-oriented problem solver that exercises creativity and independent judgment in determining approaches to solve a wide range of technical problems with moderate supervision.
- Write technical reports, papers, proposals, and prepare technical presentations for client meetings and conferences.
- Use engineering software for design and analysis of turbine and compressor aero components for use in advanced power, oil & gas, and aviation applications.
- Perform engineering and scientific research and investigations to support projects in the industries of oil and gas, power generation, and aviation.
- Project tasks will primarily be related to rotating machinery.
- Provide analytical or experimental support to more than one project in a team environment, which can include literature reviews, data collection, test design, developing computational simulations, deriving first-principles or correlative-based solutions to problems.
- Interpret and present simulation results to project team and clients in a concise and clear way.
- Interrogate results for reliability and provide troubleshooting support for tests and simulations with a firm understanding of theories and concepts using a first-principles approach.
- Requires a Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or Electrical Engineering.
- 0-5 years of experience or an interest in the design and development of turbine and/or compressor aero components.
- If candidate has a graduate degree, prefer applicants whose degree program includes academic experience in the design and development of radial and axial turbomachinery components.
- Must be able to learn new technical skills to complete project work and develop custom tools to assist the team in future turbomachinery development work.
- A valid/clear driver's license is required.
