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Senior Consulting Engineer – Gas Turbine Design

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Summary

A senior technical expert who leads complex gas turbine design and product-development programs, guiding cross-functional engineering teams through design, testing, validation, and manufacturing readiness. Requires 15+ years of engineering experience with a strong gas turbine design background.

Lead Complex Gas Turbine Engineering Programs

We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Consulting Engineer with a strong background in gas turbine design and product development.

This is an opportunity to serve as a senior technical expert, lead complex engineering initiatives, and influence the design, testing, manufacturing, and improvement of advanced technologies.

What You'll Do

  • Lead design, technical, and cross-functional engineering teams
  • Own complex engineering and product-development projects
  • Lead gas turbine design and development activities
  • Solve complex design, manufacturing, and operational problems
  • Drive product testing, validation, and manufacturing readiness
  • Develop engineering standards, processes, and best practices
  • Evaluate and implement new technologies
  • Provide technical guidance and mentoring to engineering teams
  • Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, testing, operations, and external partners

What We're Looking For

  • 15+ years of professional engineering experience
  • Gas turbine design experience – required
  • Bachelor's degree or higher in Engineering, Computer Science, Materials Science, or related field
  • Experience as a Design Lead, Technical Lead, Engineering Lead, or Project Lead
  • Experience owning complex engineering or product-development projects
  • Strong technical problem-solving and analytical skills
  • Experience with product testing, validation, manufacturing, or production
  • Excellent communication and cross-functional leadership skills
  • Willingness to travel occasionally

Ideal Backgrounds

Gas Turbine Engineers | Turbomachinery Engineers | Principal Engineers | Chief Engineers | Design Leads | Technical Leads | Product Development Engineers | Senior Mechanical Engineers | Aerospace/Propulsion Engineers

Why Consider This Opportunity?

  • $159K–$239K base salary
  • Full benefits
  • Relocation assistance available
  • High-level technical leadership opportunity
  • Influence complex product design and technology development
  • San Diego location

Ready for Your Next Technical Challenge?

If you have deep experience in gas turbine design and a track record of leading complex engineering programs, apply today.

Teaching, management, or formal supervisory experience is not required — technical leadership and engineering expertise are what matter most.

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