Lead Turbomachinery Aerodynamics Engineer

US10 Air Products and Chemical; Bethlehem (Northampton County); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits from day one

Immediate 401(k) vesting

Paid vacation & holidays

Parental leave

Adoption assistance

FSA available

Health Savings Account

Life Insurance

Job summary

Air Products in Bethlehem, PA is seeking a Senior Turbomachinery Aerodynamic Design Engineer to advance aerodynamic design for turboexpanders and centrifugal compressors. You will work across the equipment lifecycle, from proposal sizing through detailed design, testing, and field support.

Hybrid work arrangement with four days in the office and travel typically under 10%. Strong CFD and 3D design skills are required, along with collaboration across engineering teams and suppliers.

Qualifications

• BS in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline.
• 5+ years of turbomachinery or rotating machinery aerodynamic design experience.
• Experience with aerodynamic design of turbomachinery flowpath components and rotating equipment.
• Experience with CFD-based aerodynamic analysis tools and 1D/2D/3D methods.

Responsibilities

• Perform aerodynamic design activities for awarded customer projects, optimizing flowpath components for efficiency and range.
• Perform preliminary sizing and performance calculations during proposals, refining through final design.
• Apply CFD and 1D/2D/3D methods and performance mapping techniques.
• Develop and improve aerodynamic tools, sizing methods, and workflows for accuracy and productivity.
• Collaborate with engineers across disciplines and with external software providers.

Skills

Turbomachinery aerodynamics

CFD methods

1D/2D/3D analysis

Python/MATLAB

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

Communication skills

Safety culture

Education

BS in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

ANSYS

AxCent

CFD tools

Job description

Air Products in Bethlehem, PA is seeking a Senior Turbomachinery Aerodynamic Design Engineer to advance aerodynamic design for turboexpanders and centrifugal compressors. You will work across the equipment lifecycle, from proposal sizing through detailed design, testing, and field support.

Hybrid work arrangement with four days in the office and travel typically under 10%. Strong CFD and 3D design skills are required, along with collaboration across engineering teams and suppliers.