Senior Steam Turbine Aerodynamic Engineer

RX2 Solutions; Lüneburg; Hybrid; EUR 70.000 - 90.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading engineering firm is seeking a Senior Steam Turbine Aerodynamic Engineer to lead aerodynamic design for turbine flow paths. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in engineering, and at least 5 years of relevant experience. Proficiency in Ansys CFD tools is required, alongside a strong understanding of compressible fluid flow. This hybrid position is based in Lüneburg, Germany, and offers a chance to work on innovative turbine solutions with a diverse engineering team.

Qualifikationen

• At least 5 years of experience designing flow paths for turbines or similar turbomachinery.
• Deep understanding of compressible fluid flow.
• Skilled in using commercial RANS CFD tools.

Aufgaben

• Take ownership of aerodynamic design elements.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams for aerodynamic objectives.

Kenntnisse

Compressible fluid flow expertise

Proficient in Ansys BladeModeler

Strong background in nozzle and blade design

Experience with commercial RANS CFD tools

Ability to obtain security clearance

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in engineering or a related technical discipline

Tools

Ansys BladeModeler

Ansys Fluent

Jobbeschreibung

Senior Steam Turbine Aerodynamic Engineer

TYPE: Direct Hire

LOCATION: Lunenburg, MA

ONSITE/REMOTE/HYBRID: Hybrid

START DATE: October/November 2025

SHIFT: Day

We are looking for a Senior Steam Turbine Aerodynamic Engineer. Act as the lead expert in aerodynamic design for steam turbine flow paths. Guide the development of nozzle shapes and blade (bucket) profiles to promote stable, high-performance flow throughout the turbine system.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

• Take ownership of aerodynamic design elements, including:
  • Sealing strategies and packing leakage control
  • Exhaust plenum geometries
  • Nozzle and blade cascade configurations
  • Advanced 3D blade designs for later turbine stages with high reaction levels
  • Valve and inlet flow channel optimization
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to align aerodynamic objectives with engineering constraints, such as:
  • Integrating aerodynamic performance within acoustic design limitations
  • Balancing performance targets with structural requirements based on stress analysis

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or a related technical discipline
• At least 5 years of experience designing flow paths for turbines or similar turbomachinery handling compressible fluids
• Ability to obtain a security clearance
• Deep understanding of compressible fluid flow, including use of potential flow models and lumped parameter methods
• Strong background in nozzle and blade geometry design, including experience with complex 3D twisted and tapered profiles
• Proficient in designing the full steam path layout
• Skilled in using commercial RANS CFD tools, particularly:
  • Ansys BladeModeler, TurboGrid, CFX
  • Ansys Fluent
• Exposure to defense sector or Navy Nuclear applications is ideal
• Experience building and running parameterized models for aerodynamic and mechanical trade-off studies is ideal
• Ability to apply CFD to a range of compressible flow challenges, such as airflow within rotating machines or power electronics enclosures is preferred
• Familiarity with Ansys Fluent Suite for thermal and flow analysis is preferred

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law.