Senior Aerothermal Engineer

Destinusgroup; Hengelo; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Destinus is seeking a Senior Aerothermal Engineer to lead aero-engine aerothermal designs and related components. You will use meanline design tools and CFD simulations to create efficient turbomachinery solutions and to build an evolved design process.

You will collaborate with combustion, mechanical design, and stress analysis teams, mentor junior engineers, and participate in design reviews while documenting work in technical reports and specifications.

Qualifications

• MSc in Mechanical or Aerospace engineering or equivalent.
• 7+ years in flow path design and analysis of jet engines and/or gas turbines.
• Experience using meanline design tools for compressors and turbines.
• CFD simulations of turbomachinery components (Star-CCM+ preferred).
• Optimization tools for compressor/turbine designs (Axstream, Turbodesign Optima).
• Heat transfer calculations or conjugate heat transfer simulations a plus.
• Product development processes incl. gate reviews.
• CEFR C1 English (written and spoken).
• Results-driven with initiative.

Responsibilities

• Aero-design of aero-engine components using meanline and CFD.
• Develop automated optimization workflows including DOE and Multi-Objective Optimization.
• Analyze test data and compare to simulations.
• Develop turbomachinery design tools and methods.
• Collaborate with combustion, mechanical design, and stress analysis teams.
• Mentor less experienced engineers.
• Participate and present in design reviews.
• Document work in technical reports and specifications.

Skills

Meanline design tools

CFD analysis

Optimization workflows

English (CEFR C1)

Problem solving

Mentorship

Education

MSc in Mechanical or Aerospace engineering

Tools

Star-CCM+

Axstream

Turbodesign Optima

Job description

About The Role

The Senior Aerothermal Engineer at Destinus will perform and drive the aerothermal designs of our aero-engines and related components. You will use your experience and skills to design and analyse compressors, diffusers, turbines, intakes and exhaust nozzles within our product and technology development programs. The aim is to produce highly efficient, reliable and cost-effective turbomachinery solutions using a range of tools, from meanline design tools to advanced CFD simulations and optimization tools. An important part of the work is to build up and further developing of our design process and methods. You will also define, participate in and analyse R&D tests ranging from single components/systems to full scale engine.

At Destinus, we are revolutionizing the defense industry with cutting-edge Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs). Our innovative technologies are designed to meet the unique demands of modern defense operations, delivering unparalleled speed, precision, and cost effectiveness. Destinus partners with government agencies and defense organizations worldwide to provide advanced solutions for mission-critical operations, enabling a new era of efficiency and technological superiority. Join us in shaping the future of defense with groundbreaking aerospace innovations.

What You’ll Do

• Aero-design of aero-engine components using meanline design tools and CFD simulations
• Develop and implement automated optimization workflows including DOE and Multi-Objective Optimization
• Analyze test data and compare it to numerical simulation results
• Develop our turbomachinery design tools and methods
• Collaborate with other engineering teams (e.g. combustion, mechanical design, stress analysis) to align design goals and evaluate results
• Mentor less experienced engineers
• Participating and presenting in design reviews
• Document work in technical reports and specifications

Requirements

What You’ll Need

• MSc in Mechanical or Aerospace engineering or equivalent
• >7 years of work experience from flow path design and analysis of jet engines and/or gas turbines
• Experience using meanline design tools for compressors and turbines
• Proficient in performing and analyzing CFD simulations of turbomachinery components, preferably Star-CCM+
• Proficient in using optimization tools for compressor and/or turbine designs, e.g., Axstream, Turbodesign Optima
• Experience in heat transfer calculations and/or conjugate heat transfer simulations is an advantage
• Experience from product development processes incl. gate reviews
• English language and communication skills (verbal and in writing) on CEFR level C1
• Results-driven, problem solver and initiative-taker

Who You Are

You are curious, analytical, and driven by solving complex aerothermal challenges. You enjoy turning simulations into real engineering insight and working closely with experienced engineers to push designs further. In a fast moving R&D environment you stay proactive, detail oriented, and hands on, always looking for smarter ways to improve performance and understand how things really work.

Security screening is an integral component of the selection process, ensuring that candidates meet the organization's security standards and safeguarding against potential risks.

Providing a Certificate of Conduct (VOG) is a standard part of the application process at Destinus.