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America At Work

Senior Consulting Engineer – Gas Turbine Design

San Diego, California, United States

Location
San Diego, California, United States
Work
On-site
Employment
Full-time
Level
Senior
Function
Engineering
Pay
$159K – $239K a year
Posted
2 months ago

Pay and the market here

The top of this role’s range, $239K a year, is 17% above the median of $205K for senior engineering jobs in San Diego (middle half $155K – $240K, 105 jobs that state pay).

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About the role

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.

Source

Posted by America At Work on their own hiring page, jobs.lever.co. OptiTalent shows it as published, read 07 Nov 2026 11:47 UTC; the original is the reference.

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