Combustion Aerodynamics Specialist

Hyliion is dedicated to pioneering advanced solutions that facilitate clean, adaptable, and cost-effective electricity generation. The Company primarily concentrates on developing distributed power generators capable of utilizing diverse fuel sources to ensure resilience against a constantly evolving energy landscape.

Role Objective

The Combustion Aerodynamics Specialist plays a crucial role in the development, integration, and validation of the reactor subsystem within the KARNO generator. This pivotal position is responsible for executing product designs grounded in solid engineering principles while adhering to established business standards, practices, procedures, and product/program specifications. Responsibilities may encompass aerodynamic, mechanical, and/or electrical engineering across all product lines.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the design authority for the reactor and oxidation system, focusing on aerodynamics, fuel/air mixing, heat release management, emissions control, and performance optimization.
• Oversee the design and functionality of laboratory facilities dedicated to combustion aerodynamic system development and validation.
• Ensure compliance with emissions certification requirements as dictated by local, state, and federal regulations.
• Support hardware components, subsystems, and entire engine systems, addressing functionality, durability, manufacturability, serviceability, cost, weight, and validation aspects.
• Collaborate with design, electrical, software, and performance teams to define requirements and create robust designs.
• Prepare technical documentation and conduct reviews to present findings and propose solutions for identified challenges. Manage discussions on trade-offs and engineering decisions.
• Lead initiatives to construct, test, and validate prototypes to identify design flaws.
• Participate in the design verification process by reviewing specifications and ensuring alignment with Hyliion's product design guidelines.
• Assist in identifying and selecting suppliers to meet prototype and production requirements.
• Support procurement processes and aid in acquiring hardware from key suppliers as necessary.
• Perform additional duties as assigned to meet business needs.

Qualifications

Education, Experience, and Certifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, or Chemical Engineering.
• A minimum of 10 years of experience in the engineering sector.
• Advanced degree in Engineering (Master's or Doctoral) is preferred.
• At least 5 years of experience in the aerospace, power generation, or industrial heating sectors.
• Experience collaborating with governmental agencies (e.g., EPA, CARB) for certification testing and emissions data reporting.
• Extensive background in combustion system development, particularly with gas turbine or similar steady-flow combustion architectures.

Skills

• Proficient in designing and troubleshooting complex aerodynamic and combustion systems.
• Significant experience in emissions testing for combustion system development, focusing on gas analyzers for standard combustion product species.
• Strong foundation in laboratory testing environments, including installation, calibration, and interpretation of various instrumentation for chemical species, pressure, temperature, and flow.
• Familiarity with Reactor Flow Networks (e.g., CANTERA or CHEMKIN) to utilize finite-rate chemistry models alongside experimental data.
• Fluency in combustion analysis models (equilibrium chemistry solvers).
• Experience in fluid and thermal systems design and optimization.
• A collaborative mindset with a willingness to learn and adapt through interaction with adjacent functions to resolve complex issues.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills to address customer needs promptly and follow through on commitments.
• A self-motivated individual with strong problem-solving abilities, excellent numeracy, and spatial awareness.
• Willingness to travel as needed, visiting engineering providers and hardware suppliers (approximately 10%).
• Experience with 3D CAD tools, preferably NX.
• Familiarity with CFD software such as ANSYS Fluent or CFX.
• Competency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Benefits:

• Medical Plans, with PPO or HDHP options
• Dental Plans, with buy-up option
• Vision Plan
• Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Plans, with buy-up options
• Short Term Disability, paid for by the company
• Long Term Disability, paid for by the company
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• 401k/Roth 401k
• Voluntary Accident Plans
• Voluntary Critical Illness Plans
• Hospital Indemnity Plan

Hyliion is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, age, disability, or veteran status.