2027 Entry Level Gas Turbine Product Engineer (GTPE)
At a glance
Junior Software Engineering role at Cat (SolarTurbines). San Diego · $77,264–$115,896 base.
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What you'll do
- Rotate through gas turbine engineering teams, with assignments lasting up to six months in areas such as design, testing and materials
- Build gas turbine product knowledge through engineering assignments intended to deliver business value
- After the rotations, take a long-term assignment in a Gas Turbine Product Engineering department
What you bring
- You have, or are completing, a bachelor's degree in mechanical, aerospace, materials science or another related engineering discipline
- Your cumulative GPA is at least 2.8 on a 4.0 scale, with less than one year of relevant industry experience
- You bring engineering fundamentals and can relocate to San Diego
Who this fits
This entry-level program suits a recent engineering graduate seeking varied gas turbine assignments before a longer-term department placement. You must work onsite five days a week and be willing to relocate to San Diego; relocation support is available. Visa sponsorship is unavailable.
From the employer
Career Area:
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 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.
2027 Entry Level Gas Turbine Product Engineer (GTPE)
This position is part of our Gas Turbine Products Engineering Rotation Program within Turbomachinery Products (TMP). The TMP Engineering Rotation Program provides the foundation for continued growth and long-term success of both our engineers and our organization. Entry Level engineers will gain access to challenging assignments intended to generate critical business value and enable the engineer to acquire gas turbine product knowledge. These assignments across an array of diverse engineering departments will grow the Entry Level engineer’s professional network, cultivate an enterprise perspective, and maximize engagement within an organization of technical specialists. This program is tailored to the engineer’s proficiencies and interests in preparation of a challenging and rewarding engineering career at Solar Turbines.
Each program consists of multiple rotations of up to six months each in departments such as:
Mechanical Design
Combustion
Additive Manufacturing
Heat Transfer and Secondary Flow
Compressor Aerodynamics
Turbine Aerodynamics
Performance
Experimental Product Development and Test
Condition Based Engineering
Materials and Process Engineering
Aftermarket Engineering
Customer Services
Product Application Engineering
At the conclusion of the rotation program, the Entry Level engineer will join one of the Gas Turbine Product Engineering departments for their long-term assignment.
Minimum Qualifications:
Must have obtained or will obtain a minimum of a bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, Materials Science, or other related engineering discipline.
Overall cumulative GPA of 2.8 on a 4.0 scale or higher.
Less than one year of relevant industry experience.
Technical knowledge of engineering fundamentals.
Must be able and eager to relocate to San Diego, CA.
Preferred Qualifications:
Demonstrated leadership and teamwork capabilities.
Effective problem-solving skills and technical judgment.
Ability to effectively articulate technical challenges and solutions.
Exhibit exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
Previous related internship or co-op experience.
Ability to handle multiple priorities for a variety of tasks.
Applicable Skills:
Structural analysis using commercially available software (i.e. Ansys, Abaqus, etc.)
Material modeling
Statistics / Data analytics
Coding, ie. MATLAB, Python, C#, etc.
Pragmatic
Creative problem-solving capabilities
Self-motivated
Summary Pay Range:
$77,264.00 - $115,896.00
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.
Benefits:
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
This position requires working onsite five days a week.
Relocation is available for this position.
Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position.
Posting Dates:
August 11, 2026 - December 30, 2026Any 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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