About POWERTECHPOWERTECH is a center of excellence for propulsion technologies, specializing in the design, engineering, and manufacturing of combustion engines, expendable turbojet engines, and turbofan engines for a wide range of aerospace, defence, and autonomous applications. Our solutions support fixed- and rotary-wing UAVs as well as other advanced platforms, driving innovation and performance in aerospace propulsion.Job SummaryThe Lead/Senior/Principal Structural Analysis Engineer will be responsible for the stress and vibration analysis of gas turbine components, including compressors, turbines, shafts, bearing systems, and stationary structures within turbojet and turbofan development programs. This role requires deep expertise in mechanical design and integrity, gas turbine propulsion, project planning, and the ability to mentor and develop junior engineers.Key ResponsibilitiesDesign and optimize gas turbine systems for life, weight, manufacturability, and cost.Conduct thermo-mechanical simulations at design, off-design, and far off-design conditions to ensure safety and operability.Perform creep, fatigue, and fracture assessments.Execute vibration and rotodynamic analyses.Carry out Failure Mode, Effects, and Criticality Analysis (FMECA) to support safety and operability assessments.Support and mentor junior engineers, providing constructive feedback and technical development.Review designs and simulations, and generate testing guidelines.Identify project risks and establish mitigation plans.Qualifications & ExperienceBachelor's or Master's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.5-15+ years of experience in structural analysis for gas turbine propulsion.Strong background in gas turbine propulsion, mechanical design, integrity, and heat transfer.Experience in whole engine structural analysis and clearance assessments (preferred).Knowledge of bearing performance assessment (preferred).Fluent in English, with strong written and verbal communication skills.SkillsExpertise in one or more relevant technical areas (structural analysis, thermo-mechanical simulations, vibration, fatigue, or fracture mechanics).Proficiency in design software such as SolidWorks, Siemens NX, or equivalent.Experience with FEA tools or lower-order simulation methods.Programming experience in C, Matlab/Simulink, or similar tools.Awareness of state-of-the-art technologies in materials, aerodynamics, and structural mechanics and their application to gas turbine propulsion.Strong communication and presentation skills for collaboration with team members, clients, and vendors.Problem-solving mindset with ability to prioritize tasks and delegate effectively.#POWERTECH
