Aerodynamics engineer

Siemens Energy; Östergötlands län; On-site; SEK 520,000 - 720,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Reduced working hours

Advance vacation

Health care allowance

Flexible working place

Job summary

Siemens Energy invites applications for an Aerodynamics Engineer in its R&D Compressor group in Finspång. You will design high-performance turbomachinery compressors, run CFD analyses, and help optimize development processes while collaborating with colleagues across Europe, North America, and Asia to accelerate decarbonization and energy transition.

You hold a Master’s or PhD in mechanical or aerospace engineering, with strong fluid dynamics, math and programming skills, and an experimental

Qualifications

• Master's or PhD in Mechanical/Aerospace Engineering, or related field.
• Knowledge of fluid dynamics, mathematics and programming; experimental background.
• Strong collaboration and problem-solving mindset; willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to aerodynamic design of high-performance turbomachinery compressors.
• Perform CFD analyses using ANSYS CFX, StarCCM+ and TRACE.
• Develop optimization tools to boost R&D efficiency and robustness.
• Collaborate with teams across Europe, North America and Asia.

Skills

Fluid dynamics

Programming

Mathematics

Experimental methods

Team collaboration

Turbomachinery

Swedish (bonus)

English proficiency

Education

Master's or PhD in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

A Snapshot of Your Day

Join our R&D team as an Aerodynamics Engineer and help shape the future of energy technology by designing highly efficient and reliable turbomachinery components. You will drive innovation in compressor aerodynamics, contributing throughout the entire development process—from initial concept and CFD simulations to validation and long-term product support. Every day, you will deliver solutions that enhance performance and sustainability, ensuring our products meet the highest standards of efficiency and robustness. Step into a role where your work directly impacts the energy transition and the reliability of tomorrow’s power generation.

How You Will Make An Impact

• Contribute to the aerodynamic design of high-performance turbomachinery compressors using advanced numerical tools, including both in-house and commercial software.
• Perform CFD calculations and analyses on compressors and related components, such as intake houses, flow cavities, and bearing houses, utilizing tools like ANSYS CFX, StarCCM+ and TRACE.
• Implement and develop optimization tools and new methods to enhance R&D efficiency in line with Siemens Energy’s vision.
• Build a local and global network by collaborating with colleagues across Europe, North America, and Asia, and work closely with teams in Aero mechanics, Mechanical Design, Mechanical Integrity, Test, and Manufacturing.

What You Bring

• You hold a Master’s or PhD in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Engineering Physics, or a related field.
• You have knowledge and interest in fluid dynamics, both theoretical and experimental, mathematics, and programming as well as an experimental background.
• You are highly motivated, passionate, and approach challenges with a problem-solving mindset.
• You thrive in a collaborative team environment and actively contribute to team effectiveness.
• Experience in turbomachinery and Swedish language skills are a plus; advanced English proficiency is required.

About The Team

You will join a diverse R&D Compressor group of more than 20 skilled engineers specializing in aeromechanics, aerodynamics, mechanical integrity, structural dynamics, and rotor dynamics. Our team is dedicated to advancing compressor technology in a supportive, collaborative environment. Based in Finspång, we are recognized for our expertise and commitment to continuous development, always challenging ourselves and each other to stay at the forefront of innovation. As part of the Gas Services division, we deliver high-performance, low-emission power generation through advanced gas turbine technology. By driving decarbonization and modernization, we energize society and accelerate the global energy transition.

Our Gas Services division offers Low-emission power generation through service and decarbonization. Zero or low emission power generation and all gas turbines under one roof, steam turbines and generators. Decarbonization opportunities through service offerings, modernization, and digitalization of the fleet.

We can offer you employment benefits such as: reduction of working hours, advance vacation, health care allowance and an eventual possibility to a flexible working place.

Who is Siemens Energy?

At Siemens Energy, we are more than just an energy technology company. With ~100,000 dedicated employees in more than 90 countries, we develop the energy systems of the future, ensuring that the growing energy demand of the global community is met reliably and sustainably. The technologies created in our research departments and factories drive the energy transition and provide the base for one sixth of the world's electricity generation.

Our global team is committed to making sustainable, reliable, and affordable energy a reality by pushing the boundaries of what is possible. We uphold a 150-year legacy of innovation that encourages our search for people who will support our focus on decarbonization, new technologies, and energy transformation.

Find out how you can make a difference at Siemens Energy: https://www.siemens-energy.com/employeevideo

Our Commitment to Diversity

Lucky for us, we are not all the same. Through diversity, we generate power. We run on inclusion and our combined creative energy is fueled by over 130 nationalities. Siemens Energy celebrates character – no matter what ethnic background, gender, age, religion, identity, or disability. We energize society, all of society, and we do not discriminate based on our differences.

Location

Finspång

Trade Union Representatives

• Unionen, [e-mail]
• Sveriges Ingenjörer & SACO, [e-mail]
• Ledarna, Anders Fors, [e-mail]
• IF Metall, Mikael Malmgren, [e-mail]