Senior Consulting Engineer – Gas Turbine Design at America At Work (San Diego, CA)
America At Work· San Diego, CA· $159k–$239k·
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Job description
Lead Complex Gas Turbine Engineering Programs
We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Consulting Engineer with a strong background in gas turbine design and product development.
This is an opportunity to serve as a senior technical expert, lead complex engineering initiatives, and influence the design, testing, manufacturing, and improvement of advanced technologies.
What You'll Do
- Lead design, technical, and cross-functional engineering teams
- Own complex engineering and product-development projects
- Lead gas turbine design and development activities
- Solve complex design, manufacturing, and operational problems
- Drive product testing, validation, and manufacturing readiness
- Develop engineering standards, processes, and best practices
- Evaluate and implement new technologies
- Provide technical guidance and mentoring to engineering teams
- Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, testing, operations, and external partners
What We're Looking For
- 15+ years of professional engineering experience
- Gas turbine design experience – required
- Bachelor's degree or higher in Engineering, Computer Science, Materials Science, or related field
- Experience as a Design Lead, Technical Lead, Engineering Lead, or Project Lead
- Experience owning complex engineering or product-development projects
- Strong technical problem-solving and analytical skills
- Experience with product testing, validation, manufacturing, or production
- Excellent communication and cross-functional leadership skills
- Willingness to travel occasionally
Ideal Backgrounds
Gas Turbine Engineers | Turbomachinery Engineers | Principal Engineers | Chief Engineers | Design Leads | Technical Leads | Product Development Engineers | Senior Mechanical Engineers | Aerospace/Propulsion Engineers
Why Consider This Opportunity?
- $159K–$239K base salary
- Full benefits
- Relocation assistance available
- High-level technical leadership opportunity
- Influence complex product design and technology development
- San Diego location
Ready for Your Next Technical Challenge?
If you have deep experience in gas turbine design and a track record of leading complex engineering programs, apply today.
Teaching, management, or formal supervisory experience is not required — technical leadership and engineering expertise are what matter most.
Why work at America At Work
- Culture Highlights: Small, tight‑knit team with a founder deeply embedded in the local community. Emphasis on diversity and connecting talent from underrepresented groups.
- Remote/Hybrid/ Office: All current open positions are on‑site, located in Boston, Reading (PA), Harrisburg, Lancaster, Blaine (WA), and other US cities. No remote‑first policy indicated.
- Notable Perks: Not publicly detailed. The firm uses AI tools to support resume review and candidate assessment, but final hiring decisions are human‑driven.
- Engineering Culture: The company is a staffing firm, not a tech product company; technical roles are filled for clients, not internally.