Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. RISINGSUN TECHNOLOGIES is seeking a highly skilled Gas Turbine Hot Gas Path Design Engineer to support fleet engineering and services activities for industrial gas turbine systems. This role focuses on ensuring the reliability and performance of critical turbine hardware through advanced engineering analysis and technical support.
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute high-fidelity finite element models (FEM) to evaluate gas turbine hardware subjected to complex thermal and mechanical loading conditions
- Perform component life assessments including: Low Cycle Fatigue (LCF), High Cycle Fatigue (HCF), Creep, Oxidation, Fracture Mechanics
- Conduct structural, modal, and forced response analyses to evaluate component behavior and durability
- Generate and interpret Campbell diagrams and other dynamic analysis results
- Provide engineering support for urgent field and operational issues
- Participate in Root Cause Analysis (RCA) investigations to identify failure mechanisms and implement corrective actions
- Communicate technical findings through presentations, design reviews, and engineering documentation
- Collaborate with cross-functional and global engineering teams to support fleet reliability initiatives
Skills
- Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related engineering discipline
- Minimum 4+ years of engineering design and analysis experience
- Minimum 4+ years of experience with ANSYS Mechanical / Classic ANSYS for finite element analysis (FEA)
- Minimum 4+ years of NX CAD experience
- Strong understanding of: Structural analysis, Fatigue and lifing methodologies, Engineering drawings, GD&T principles, Tolerance stack-up analysis
- Experience with PLM or Teamcenter configuration management systems
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to work effectively with global teams and service-focused engineering organizations
- Master's Degree in Engineering or related technical field
- Prior experience leading or supporting Root Cause Analysis (RCA) investigations
- Experience supporting gas turbine products, rotating equipment, or power generation systems
- Demonstrated ability to provide technical guidance in a fast-paced operational environment
Company Overview
RisingSun Technologies provides on-demand IT staffing, training, business technology services, and outsourcing. It was founded in 2008, and is headquartered in Frisco, Texas, USA, with a workforce of 11-50 employees. Its website is https://www.risingsuntech.com.Company H1B Sponsorship
RISINGSUN TECHNOLOGIES has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 5 in 2025, 5 in 2024, 14 in 2023, 13 in 2022, 3 in 2021, 4 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.