What are the responsibilities and job description for the Application Engineer position at Stellar Energy?
Stellar Energy is a trusted provider of turnkey liquid-to-chip cooling solutions for the world’s leading data center and industrial manufacturing customers. As computing demand and industrial processes continue to grow, modern facilities require cooling infrastructure that can scale quickly, efficiently, and reliably.
Our modular approach enables high-volume production while maintaining the flexibility to customize each solution. From Central Utility Plants to Coolant Distribution Units, Stellar Energy delivers scalable cooling infrastructure designed to support the rapid expansion of data centers and mission-critical industrial operations.
Backed by deep engineering expertise and large-scale manufacturing capability, Stellar Energy helps customers deploy critical infrastructure faster and with confidence.
The ideal candidate for this Application Engineer role will have a strong engineering foundation in thermodynamics, heat transfer, and thermal-fluid systems, with experience analyzing and optimizing complex cooling or energy systems. They should be highly analytical and technically hands-on, with the ability to perform thermal performance calculations, develop engineering models, support proposals/bids, and communicate technical and financial impacts effectively to both internal teams and customers. Strong Excel/VBA capabilities and experience with thermal modeling or power generation/data center applications are highly preferred.
Required Education and Experience.
- Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering from an accredited University with focus on thermodynamics, heat transfer, or energy systems.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Word and PowerPoint.
- Advanced Excel skills particularly with macros and VBA.
- Familiarity with design procedures and inter-discipline communication.
- Familiarity with engineering deliverables (P&IDs, Single Line Diagrams, General Arrangements, etc.).
Preferred Education and Experience
- Proficiency with GT Pro/GT Master software, Ebsilon Professional, EtaPro, GateCcle, Pepse or similar thermodynamic modelling tools
- 3 years of industry experience in thermal design, engineering specifically working with Gas Turbine OEMs (preferably knowledgeable in all Gas Turbine OEMs product offerings), Utility Owners, IPPs, EPCs, Technical advisory firms etc.
- Understanding of Thermal Power Plant processes, equipment, and the interrelationships between them.
- Understanding of thermodynamics, heat and mass balance equations, and performance correction curves as applied to simple cycle and combined cycle gas turbine gas turbines plants.
- Experience with thermal performance guarantee test calculation, and ASME PTC codes. Master of Science degree in Engineering from an accredited University with focus on thermodynamics, heat transfer, and energy systems
- Familiarity with combustion turbine operation in power generation and/or oil and gas operation.
- Familiarity with the US power and energy markets.
Benefits Summary
We offer a competitive benefits package designed to support your health, financial well-being, and work-life balance:
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance (multiple plan options; preventive care covered at 100% in-network)
- Health Savings Account (HSA) with company contributions
- 401(k) with company match (100% match up to 3% 50% match up to 6%)
- Company-paid life insurance and AD&D coverage
- Short-term and long-term disability coverage options
- Supplemental benefits including accident, critical illness, and hospital coverage
- Wellness programs, including incentives up to $300 annually and a no-cost weight management program
- Virtual healthcare options, including $0 virtual visits in many cases
- Additional voluntary benefits including legal services and pet insurance
Competitive PTO plan for exempt and non-exempt employees