Employment Opportunities

Wilson TurboPower provides a stimulating work environment that encourages innovation and inspires breakthrough technology.

VP Turbine Technology

Wilson TurboPower is developing next-generation, small gas turbines (aka, microturbines) based on two breakthrough-efficiency patents exclusively licensed from MIT and invented by the company’s co-founder and Chief Scientist David Gordon Wilson. Electrical conversion efficiencies of 50% and more are targeted. Technical and commercial success will have dramatic implications for the world’s energy future, including distributed generation, rural electrification, and transportation.

The Company is seeking a highly-trained and seasoned engineer/manager who has considerable technical experience and demonstrated success in both engineering and leading the development of commercially viable, small gas turbines (or related turbomachinery) from the concept stage to the manufacture of a finished product. Experience in high-temperature ceramics applications and manufacture would be a great advantage.

• Has overall responsibility and accountability for successfully bringing Wilson’s initial turbine from concept through prototype testing, including meeting its performance and cost goals, within budget and on time.
• Has overall responsibility and accountability for developing and implementing a product development roadmap to steadily increase the overall performance (especially efficiency and reliability) of Wilson’s next-generation turbines.
• Coordinates with marketing and sales to understand the company’s turbine markets and their product requirements and to translate them into product performance.
• Secures and considers input on design features from many sources but, in particular, from Dave Wilson and from manufacturers of ceramic components.
• Develops, secures, hires, and supervises the turbine development team, including outside resources.
• Coordinates turbine design efforts with the company’s heat exchanger development team.
• Reports to the CEO.

Attributes:

• This is primarily a hands-on engineering position that also requires some executive management.
• The best candidates will be able to demonstrate persistence, hard work, and technical and personal leadership.
• Strong team-building and people-management skills are required.
• Contemporary best practices in product development are a must.

R&D Lab Engineer

Wilson Heat Exchanger™ and Wilson Microturbine™

An experienced Lab Engineer is wanted to independently conduct small- and large-scale tests related to the Wilson Heat Exchanger and the Wilson Microturbine. The Lab Engineer will assist team members and customers in designing test stands for various applications and conducting tests at customer facilities. This work will include the design and fabrication of test stands, conducting experiments in fluid dynamics and thermodynamics, and materials testing (particularly ceramics).

An undergraduate degree in Mechanical Engineering is required, plus at least one year of experience (preferably in experimental fluid dynamics), or an associated degree with at least four years experience (preferably in an R&D environment). A minimum basic knowledge of SolidWorks, Algor, Labview, Excel, and Matlab is essential, as well as skills to operate basic fabrication tools (drill, lathe, etc.). Exceptionally qualified candidates are invited to submit their credentials and employment objectives.

Senior R&D Engineer

Wilson Heat Exchanger™ and Wilson Microturbine™

An experienced mechanical designer is wanted to independently design components and assemblies for the Wilson Heat Exchanger and the Wilson Microturbine. This work will include design for specified mechanical and thermal conditions using high-temperature metallic alloys and ceramic materials, as well as numerical analysis and some experimental testing.

An undergraduate degree in Mechanical Engineering is required, plus at least ten years experience in the mechanical and thermal design of machines. Experience with heat exchangers and/or turbomachinery is preferred, and a minimum basic knowledge of SolidWorks, Algor, Labview, Excel, and Matlab is essential. Exceptionally qualified candidates are invited to submit their credentials and employment objectives.

Please contact:
Wilson TurboPower
Human Resources
55 Sixth Road
Woburn, MA 01801 USA
HR@WilsonTurboPower.com
Fax 781.368.9397

Wilson TurboPower values diversity and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.