CFD Engineer — Gas Turbine Aerodynamics & Performance

Harvard Group International; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Harvard Group International is seeking a Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) Specialist to join our engineering team. You will develop high-fidelity CFD models for the entire gas turbine flow path, from compressor inlet to exhaust, to optimize performance and efficiency.

You will work closely with design and test engineers, applying steady-state and transient CFD analyses using industry-standard tools and correlating results with engine testing data to drive hardware development.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience applying CFD to gas turbines, turbomachinery, aerospace propulsion, rotating equipment, or similar highly engineered products.
• Strong knowledge of compressor aerodynamics, turbine flow, internal fluid dynamics, heat transfer, and thermodynamics as applied to rotating machinery.
• Proficient with CFD tools: ANSYS Fluent, ANSYS CFX, STAR-CCM+ or equivalents for complex engineering analysis.
• Experience correlating CFD predictions with engine testing, experimental data, or validation results.
• Experience analyzing multistage compressors, turbines, combustors, or complete engine assemblies.

Responsibilities

• Develop high-fidelity CFD models supporting compressor, combustor, turbine, and complete engine flow path analysis.
• Execute aerodynamic, thermal, and fluid flow simulations to evaluate engine performance and identify design improvements.
• Perform steady-state and transient analyses utilizing industry-standard CFD software.
• Analyze internal flow fields, pressure losses, heat transfer, turbulence, combustion behavior, and overall engine efficiency.
• Correlate CFD predictions with engine testing, rig testing, and experimental results.

Skills

CFD Analysis

Gas Turbines

Compressor Aerodynamics

Turbine Flow

Heat Transfer

Multistage Analysis

Tools

ANSYS Fluent

ANSYS CFX

STAR-CCM+

Job description

Harvard Group International is seeking a Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) Specialist to join our engineering team. You will develop high-fidelity CFD models for the entire gas turbine flow path, from compressor inlet to exhaust, to optimize performance and efficiency.

You will work closely with design and test engineers, applying steady-state and transient CFD analyses using industry-standard tools and correlating results with engine testing data to drive hardware development.