Gas Turbine Performance Engineer

Gas Turbine Performance Engineer Job Number: 363506 Category: -Software & Systems SBU Description: A Gas Turbine Performance Engineer job is currently available through Belcan at offices in Blue Ash, OH to support the analysis, modeling, and evaluation of aerospace propulsion systems. This role focuses on transient engine performance, operability assessment, and cycle model development using NPSS and other industryu2011standard tools. The ideal candidate will work across mission analysis, engine modeling, controlu2011system interactions, and operability evaluations to ensure engines meet safety, performance, and reliability requirements across the entire operating envelope Key Responsibilities: uf0a7 NPSS Steady State Cycle Model Support o Develop, modify, and maintain NPSSu2011based cycle models. o Perform mission data generation, engine data processing, NPSS input preparation, simulation execution, and postu2011processing. o Validate model outputs through sanity checks, trend analysis, and comparison against historical or test datasets. o Convert and update binary cycle model versions as needed; ensure configuration consistency and traceability. uf0a7 Transient Analysis o Conduct transient performance simulations including start, acceleration, deceleration, throttle changes, altitude/temperature shifts, and shutdown events. o Analyze timeu2011dependent behavior of engine parameters (spool speeds, temperatures, pressures) and control system responses (fuel flow, variable geometry). o Assess transient stability and system margins to ensure safe transitions between operating states. o Identify risks such as surge, overu2011temperature, overu2011speed, and recommend mitigations. uf0a7 Operability Evaluation o Evaluate engine performance across the full operating envelope, including surge margin management, flameout avoidance, hardware limits, and environmental constraints. o Support definition and maintenance of engine operability margins for both steadyu2011state and transient conditions. o Collaborate with controls, systems, and test teams to ensure operability requirements flow down appropriately. uf0a7 General Responsibilities o Prepare technical documentation, publishing results clearly for internal or customer consumption. o Support test data correlation, anomaly investigation, and predictive studies. o Interface with crossu2011functional teams including performance, controls, mechanical design, systems engineering, test, and certification. o Participate in design reviews, risk assessments, and trade studies. Required Qualifications: uf0a7 Bachelor

Created: 2026-03-11