San Diego, California, United States · On-site
$113k–$169k/yr
Career Area: Engineering Job Description: Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc. When you join Caterpillar, you're joining a global team who cares not just about the work we do – but also about each other. We are…
Skills: Gas Turbine Performance, Thermodynamics, AI Accelerated Engineering, Python, MATLAB
Huntsville, Alabama, United States · On-site
$87k–$157k/yr
Looking for an opportunity to make an impact? At Leidos, we deliver innovative solutions through the efforts of our diverse and talented people who are dedicated to our customers’ success. We empower our teams, contribut…
Skills: Model-Based Systems Engineering, SysML, Cameo Systems Modeler, MagicDraw, Python
Huntsville, Alabama, United States · On-site
$87k–$157k/yr
Looking for an opportunity to make an impact? At Leidos, we deliver innovative solutions through the efforts of our diverse and talented people who are dedicated to our customers’ success. We empower our teams, contribut…
Skills: MBSE, SysML, Cameo Systems Modeler, MagicDraw, Python
San Diego, California, United States · Remote OK
$231k–$323k/yr
Application close date: Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed. At Blue Origin, we envision millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth. We’re workin…
Skills: Phased Array Antenna Design, Electromagnetic Theory, EM Simulation, RF Architecture, Beamforming
Palmdale, California, United States · On-site
$142k–$213k/yr
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes CLEARANCE TYPE: Top Secret TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescription At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opport…
Skills: Systems Engineering, Interface Control Documents, Requirements Decomposition, System Architecture, Verification and Validation
San Diego, California, United States · On-site
$142k–$213k/yr
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret TRAVEL: Yes, 25% of the TimeDescription At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunit…
Skills: Mission Management Systems, Data Recording Systems, Payload Integration, Software Interfacing, Military Specs and Standards
San Diego, California, United States · On-site
$114k–$171k/yr
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes CLEARANCE TYPE: Top Secret TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescription At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opport…
Skills: Object Oriented Programming, MATLAB, Python, C#, C++
San Diego, California, United States · On-site
$102k–$189k/yr
Entity: Technology Job Family Group: Research & Technology Group Job Description: Job Description About us Our purpose is to bring together people, energy and markets to power and navigate a changing world. In a time of …
Skills: Analytical Thinking, Bioprocess Design, Chemical Kinetic Modelling, Collaboration, Communication
San Diego, California, United States · On-site
$62k–$103k/yr
The Company Dexcom Corporation (NASDAQ DXCM) is a pioneer and global leader in continuous glucose monitoring (CGM). Dexcom began as a small company with a big dream: To forever change how diabetes is managed. To unlock i…
Skills: Process Development, Manufacturing Processes, Test Method Development, Data Analysis, Design of Experiments
San Diego, California, United States · Hybrid
Department: 107200 Medical Affairs Location: San Diego, USA- Remote Be a part of a global team that is inspired to make a difference in the lives of people living with rare disease. At Travere Therapeutics, we recognize …
Skills: Medical Affairs Training, Medical Information Operations, Instructional Design, Adult Learning Principles, Scientific Communication
San Diego, California, United States · On-site
$106k–$140k/yr
At Vitalant, the impact you make doing work that is purposeful, meaningful, and worthwhile is vital. As a member of our non-profit organization, you can be impact-inspired to provide vital clinical services to communitie…
Skills: Therapeutic Apheresis, Patient Assessment, Vascular Access, Critical Thinking, Clinical Leadership
Huntsville, Alabama, United States · On-site
$87k–$157k/yr
Looking for an opportunity to make an impact? At Leidos, we deliver innovative solutions through the efforts of our diverse and talented people who are dedicated to our customers’ success. We empower our teams, contribut…
Skills: Model-Based Systems Engineering, Systems Architecture, Cameo Systems Modeler, Apache Velocity, SysML
San Diego, California, United States · On-site
$36/hr–$41/hr
Labcorp is a global leader in laboratory services, providing the insights and answers that help healthcare providers, patients, researchers, pharmaceutical companies and health systems make confident decisions and improv…
Skills: Tissue Processing, Microtomy, Immunohistochemistry, Special Staining, Specimen Embedding
San Diego, California, United States · On-site
$142k–$213k/yr
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes CLEARANCE TYPE: Top Secret TRAVEL: Yes, 25% of the TimeDescription At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opport…
Skills: Mission Management Systems, Data Recording Systems, Payload Integration, Software Interfacing, Military Specs and Standards
San Diego, California, United States · On-site
$106k–$140k/yr
At Vitalant, the impact you make doing work that is purposeful, meaningful, and worthwhile is vital. As a member of our non-profit organization, you can be impact-inspired to provide vital clinical services to communitie…
Skills: Therapeutic Apheresis, Patient Assessment, Vascular Access, Critical Thinking, Clinical Leadership
San Diego, California, United States · On-site
$19/hr–$23/hr
Veterinary Assistant - American Animal Hospital! Come join our amazing team! San Diego, California The hourly pay rate for this position is $19.00 to $23.00 per hour, this varies depending on experience, education, certi…
Skills: Animal Handling, Animal Restraint, Surgical Assisting, Blood Draws, IV Catheterization
San Diego, California, United States · Hybrid
$150k–$195k/yr
Department: 106600 Clinical Operations Location: San Diego Be a part of a global team that is inspired to make a difference in the lives of people living with rare disease. At Travere Therapeutics, we recognize that our …
Skills: Clinical Operations, Phase 1 Clinical Pharmacology, CRO Management, Risk Mitigation, Budget Management
San Diego, California, United States · On-site
$127k–$184k/yr
Our Mission Our mission is to restore cell health and resilience through cell rejuvenation to reverse disease, injury, and the disabilities that can occur throughout life. For more information, see our website at altosla…
Skills: In Vivo Biology, Disease Mouse Models, Ex Vivo Biology, AAV Delivery, LNP Delivery
San Diego, California, United States · On-site
$120k–$170k/yr
Who We Are At Firestorm, we are building the future of expeditionary defense manufacturing and autonomous systems. Modern conflict has exposed a fundamental problem: the systems needed most by operators are often too exp…
Skills: MDAO Frameworks, Aircraft Conceptual Design, Python, Aerodynamics, Numerical Optimization
San Diego, California, United States · On-site
Southern California Permanente Medical Group (SCPMG) is a physician-led partnership with strong values that support a patient-centered and evidence-based approach to medicine. Provides our physicians with the resources a…
Skills: Neurosurgery, Patient-Centered Care, Evidence-Based Medicine, Clinical Expertise, Collaboration
San Diego, California, United States • On-site
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Develop and calibrate steady-state and transient performance models for gas turbines to influence product definition and fleet operations. Integrate AI techniques to accelerate engineering workflows, enable anomaly detection, and support physics-guided digital twins.
Requires a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering with industry experience in performance engineering and thermodynamics. Candidates must possess strong communication skills and the ability to deliver high-quality results under schedule pressure.
Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.
When you join Caterpillar, you're joining a global team who cares not just about the work we do – but also about each other. We are the makers, problem solvers, and future world builders who are creating stronger, more sustainable communities. We don't just talk about progress and innovation here – we make it happen, with our customers, where we work and live. Together, we are building a better world, so we can all enjoy living in it.
If you love the rigor of thermodynamics and the satisfaction of making models match reality, and you’re excited about using modern AI tools to amplify engineering impact, this role is built for you. You’ll sit at the crossroads of engine physics, product decisions, and real operating data, building performance models and software that influence everything from new product definition to test cell execution to fielded fleet operations.
The Gas Turbine Performance Group leads concept and advanced cycle studies and delivers calibrated performance predictions for new and upgraded engines. We oversee performance during engine development, support production and acceptance testing, and enable product support teams worldwide with the tools needed to analyze, predict, and guarantee engine performance.
A core part of our mission is building and maintaining the ecosystem (models, workflows, automation, and data pipelines) that turns thermodynamics, test, and field data into decisions. Increasingly, our transient cycle models and calibrated physics tools are the foundation for AI enabled digital twins, unlocking longer service intervals, better cycle count capability, and improved efficiency through operational flexibility.
Turn data into engineering decisions.
Analyze acceptance test and fleet/field datasets to trend performance, troubleshoot issues, and monitor aeromechanical/operability behavior across product lines.
Own high-stakes performance predictions.
Build, calibrate, and defend steady state and transient performance models for new products, upgrades, and investigations, where accuracy matters and assumptions must be explicit.
Build the tools engineers rely on.
Develop and maintain the internal software used across design, sales/applications, customer services, overhaul, and customer sites, improving usability, automation, traceability, and confidence in results.
Accelerate engineering with AI.
Apply modern AI techniques:
Collaborate across disciplines.
Work shoulder to shoulder with design, controls, test, operations, and digital teams to solve urgent problems quickly while also building long term capability.
Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, job level, market location, job-related knowledge, skills, individual performance and experience. Please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Caterpillar.
Subject to plan eligibility, terms, and guidelines. This is a summary list of benefits.
Medical, dental, and vision benefits
Paid time off plan (Vacation, Holidays, Volunteer, etc.)
401(k) savings plans
Health Savings Account (HSA)
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
Health Lifestyle Programs
Employee Assistance Program
Voluntary Benefits and Employee Discounts
Career Development
Incentive bonus
Disability benefits
Life Insurance
Parental leave
Adoption benefits
Tuition Reimbursement
* These benefits also apply to part-time employees
Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.
Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply.
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Innovative, Sustainable Energy Solutions.
Headquartered in San Diego, California, USA, Solar Turbines Incorporated, a subsidiary of Caterpillar Inc., is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of industrial gas turbines, with more than 16,000 units and over 3 billion operating hours in over 100 countries. Products from Solar Turbines play an important role in the development of oil, natural gas and power generation projects around the world. Solar Turbines’ products include gas turbine engines (rated from 1,590 to 52,500 horsepower), gas compressors, and gas turbine-powered compressor sets, mechanical-drive packages and generator sets (ranging from 1 to 39 megawatts). Solar’s customers put the company’s products to work in many areas including production, processing and pipeline transmission of natural gas and crude oil and generation of electricity and thermal energy for processing applications, such as manufacturing chemicals, pharmaceuticals, and food products. Solar’s foundation is people and Solar’s culture is one where individual contributions are valued, diversity in the workplace is encouraged, and safety is emphasized in all aspects of the business. Solar Turbines, founded in 1927, is comprised of a dedicated and multi-talented workforce of more than 8,000 employees with decades of experience working as a global team.
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