Lead Engineer, Compressor Aerodynamics

Beehive Industries • Loveland, OH

12h

About The Position

Beehive Industries is looking for an energetic and driven Lead Engineer to lead the compressor aero design, analysis, and development of a novel compressor design utilizing new technologies. This role will partner with hardware owners and various cross-functional leadership on a daily basis to develop and deliver of the overall engine performance for customers.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering from an accredited university or college
• At least 8+ years of experience in gas turbine component design
• Strong understanding of design software tools
• Strong oral and written communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills
• Demonstrated problem solving ability and strong program leadership and execution skills
• Proven self-starter and quick learner

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with gas turbines for aviation product applications from a mechanical and aero design perspective
• Experience working with additive manufacturing technologies and familiarity with design for additive manufacturing principles
• Passion for additive technology and willingness to challenge current design limitations to further exploit the benefits of additive capability

Responsibilities

• Execute the aerodynamic design, analysis, and evaluation of a centrifugal compressor using sound engineering principles while meeting industry standards and program requirements.
• Expertise delivering aerodynamic solutions using 1-D, 2-D, and 3-D tools with gas turbines. Experience in evaluating tip leakages, end wall contouring, and designing for secondary flow and cooling features.
• Lead component and system trades from an aerodynamic perspective. Set test objectives and limits, instrumentation and test data requirements, and test planning to execute component validation.
• Serve as the aerodynamic design subject matter expert as part of a diverse system design team. Ensure products and sub-systems meet overall requirements from a design perspective. Advocate for component durability while understanding the trade-offs and business decisions necessary to deliver the best overall solution. Coordinate with other analysis engineers and hardware owners to optimize the overall system to meet product requirements.
• Lead design reviews and coordinate with other disciplines in design, performance, stress and life, additive manufacturing, materials and system analysis
• Provide timely communications on significant issues or developments
• Lead methodologies to develop new technologies to optimize the overall aerodynamic performance of a gas turbine with additive manufacturing. Participate in the research and development of technologies and methodologies associated with additive design.
• Assure proper documentation of technical data generated consistent with engineering best practices
• Work with suppliers to procure hardware and resolve producibility and quality issues

Benefits

• Beehive Industries offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes group Medical, Dental, Life, and Short and Long-Term disability coverage from day one.
• We also offer a generous 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with a Company match.
• Every role at Beehive Industries is bonus eligible, and will also receive equity in the company.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level