JOB SUMMARY

The Georgia Institute of Technology invites applications for the position of Research Engineer II in our Experimental Combustion Lab, with a focus on gas turbines. The successful candidate will contribute to cutting-edge research on combustion processes, particularly in the context of gas turbine technology. This role involves the design, construction, and implementation of experimental setups and data acquisition systems, as well as the analysis and interpretation of combustion data.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• A Master’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, and three (3) years of relevant full-time experience after completion of that degree, or
• A Master’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, and five (5) years of relevant full-time experience after completion of a Bachelor’s degree, or
• A Doctoral degree

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience in the field of combustion research, particularly with gas turbines and high-altitude conditions.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot complex experimental systems.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES

Skills:

• Experience with metal welding and fabrication techniques (milling and lathe operations).
• Experience with Solid Works to design, plan and develop models of experiments.
• Extensive experience with plumbing and wiring in experimental setups.
• Proficiency in LabView and Arduino for I/O and data collection.

Experimental Setup and Maintenance:

• Design and fabricate metal components for combustion experiments.
• Plan and implement processes and instrumentation for which range from high-altitude to high-pressure combustion experiments.
• Design, construct, and maintain hardware and software packages for real-time data collection in combustion experiments.

Project Management:

• Develop, implement, and update progress using tracking software tools.
• Monitor and collaborate with trades working on facilities and construction projects.
• Lead team meetings with students and track the progress of assigned projects.

Collaboration and Mentorship:

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to advance combustion research projects.
• Mentor undergraduate and graduate students along with post docs by providing guidance on experimental techniques and data analysis.