Senior Performance Engineer
Open PositionReports To: Director of Engineering
Vericor Power Systems’ mission is to deliver aero-derivative, gas turbine-based power solutions and related services for marine propulsion, mechanical drive and electrical power generation applications. Vericor is dedicated to providing quality, cost-effective solutions and services for all of our customers – ranging from the US and foreign Naval forces to power generation and oil & gas providers. As the Senior Gas Turbine Performance Engineer, you will be an instrumental part of the Engineering organization, reporting to the Director of Engineering. The position will be located out of the Vericor Offices in Greer, SC or Alpharetta, GA.
Vericor Power Systems’ mission is to deliver aero-derivative, gas turbine-based power solutions and related services for marine propulsion, mechanical drive and electrical power generation applications. Vericor is dedicated to providing quality, cost-effective solutions and services for all of our customers – ranging from the US and foreign Naval forces to power generation and oil & gas providers. As the Senior Gas Turbine Performance Engineer, you will be an instrumental part of the Engineering organization, reporting to the Director of Engineering. The position will be located out of the Vericor Offices in Greer, SC or Alpharetta, GA.
Overview and Key Responsibilities
• Complete engine performance analysis including predictions and diagnostics
• Work hands on in the test cell diagnosing engine behavior and analyzing trends
• Responsible for turbine performance related topics to support engine development
projects and customer projects
• Introduce / upgrade existing tools for performance calculations
• Develop / revise performance test procedures
• Mentor Performance Engineers
• Work hands on in the test cell diagnosing engine behavior and analyzing trends
• Responsible for turbine performance related topics to support engine development
projects and customer projects
• Introduce / upgrade existing tools for performance calculations
• Develop / revise performance test procedures
• Mentor Performance Engineers
- BS or MS in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering
- 8+ years of experience with Gas Turbine Performance
- Experience with gas turbine performance analysis including modeling, stationary and transient analysis, engine diagnostics and test cell operations is desired
- Firm understanding of Gas Turbine Principles and Thermodynamics
- Experience with MATLAB, Simulink, NPSS, Gas Turb and/or other Gas Turbine Performance tools
- Strong written and verbal communication skills as well as multi-tasking abilities, strong analytical skills, strong interpersonal skills, organization skills, and time-management skills.
- High-energy and passionate team player who is excited about learning and embraces a culture of trust, free-thought and collaboration
- In accordance with US Export Control requirements, US Citizenship or permanent resident status is required