Senior Aero-Thermal Engineer

Danfoss; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Danfoss Turbocor in Tallahassee, FL is seeking a Senior Aero-Thermal Engineer to drive development of high-efficiency centrifugal compressor technologies. You will apply aero-thermal analysis, testing, and design across the full product lifecycle to improve performance and energy efficiency.

The role requires a Master’s or PhD in Mechanical Engineering and 5+ years of experience with CFD, COMPAL meanline design, CAD/CAE, and compressor testing.

Qualifications

• Master’s or PhD in Mechanical Engineering.
• 5+ years of experience in advanced fluid mechanics and the design of industrial centrifugal compressors.
• Hands-on experience with 1D meanline design tools (COMPAL) and CFD software (CFX/NUMECA).
• Strong knowledge of CAD/CAE tools, aero-thermal analysis, and product development processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead the experimental and theoretical evaluation of centrifugal compressor performance to drive product innovation and efficiency.
• Develop and execute compressor performance test plans and oversee testing in lab environments for high-quality results.
• Analyze aero-thermal test data, generate performance maps, and create technical reports supporting development decisions.
• Design and optimize compressor products using CFD, CAD/CAE, and meanline analysis tools.
• Identify opportunities to enhance testing capabilities, lab processes, and engineering methodologies.

Skills

Meanline design

CFD

CAD/CAE

Education

Master’s or PhD in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

COMPAL

CFX

NUMECA

CAD/CAE

Job description

Segment: Danfoss Climate Solutions Segment

Job Category: R&D, Technology and Engineering

Work Location Type: On-site

Job Experience Level: Associate

Senior Aero-Thermal Engineer

Req ID: 51583 Job Location: Tallahassee, FL, US Employment Type: Full Time Segment: Danfoss Climate Solutions Segment Job Category: R&D, Technology and Engineering Work Location Type: On-site Job Experience Level: Associate

Job Description

The Impact You'll Make

At Danfoss Turbocor, you’ll help shape the next generation of high-efficiency compressor technologies that power more sustainable cooling solutions worldwide. Your expertise in aero-thermal engineering, testing, and design will directly influence product performance, innovation, and energy efficiency.

In this role, you will work across the full product development lifecycle,from translating customer needs into technical solutions to validating designs through advanced testing and analysis. You’ll collaborate with a highly skilled R&D team to solve complex engineering challenges and bring new technologies to market.

Based in Tallahassee, Florida, this is an opportunity to combine hands-on laboratory work with advanced simulation and design tools while making a measurable impact on industry-leading centrifugal compressor products.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Lead the experimental and theoretical evaluation of centrifugal compressor performance, helping drive product innovation and efficiency improvements.
• Develop and execute compressor performance test plans, while overseeing testing activities in laboratory environments to ensure high-quality results.
• Analyze aero-thermal test data, generate performance maps, and create technical reports that support product development and future engineering decisions.
• Design and optimize new compressor products using CFD, CAD, and meanline analysis tools, translating engineering concepts into robust solutions.
• Identify opportunities to enhance testing capabilities, laboratory processes, and engineering methodologies that improve product validation and development outcomes.

What We're Looking For

• Master’s or PhD in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
• 5+ years of experience in advanced fluid mechanics and the design of industrial centrifugal compressors.
• Hands-on experience with 1D meanline design tools (such as COMPAL) and Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) software such as CFX or NUMECA.
• Strong knowledge of CAD/CAE tools, aero-thermal analysis, and engineering product development processes.
• Effective communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced engineering environment.
• Experience with compressor or chiller testing and refrigeration cycle analysis is valued.

What You'll Get from Us

• We promote from within and support your learning with mentoring, training, and access to global opportunities.
• You’ll have flexibility, autonomy, and support to do your best work while maintaining a healthy work-life balance. Your well-being matters to us.
• We strive to create an inclusive work environment where people of all backgrounds are respected, and valued for who they are.
• You’ll receive benefits like 13th salary, annual bonus, paid vacation, pension plans, personal insurance, and more. These vary by country and contract, but they’re worth asking about—we think they’re pretty great.

Our Commitment to Transparency

Salary ranges listed reflect only primary location and currency. For local salary ranges and specific benefits in your preferred hiring location, please ask your Talent Acquisition representative for more information.

The actual salary offer will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Any benefits listed do not promise or guarantee any particular benefit or specific action. They may depend on country or contract specifics and are subject to change at any time without prior notice.

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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected category.

Danfoss engineers solutions that increase machine productivity, reduce emissions, lower energy consumption, and enable electrification.

Our solutions are used in areas such as refrigeration, air conditioning, heating, power conversion, motor control, industrial machinery, marine, and on- and off-highway equipment. We also provide solutions for data centers, renewable energy, energy storage, heat recovery, as well as contribute to district energy solutions for cities.

Our innovative engineering dates back to 1933. Danfoss is family-owned and employs over 39,000 people. We create long-term value for our customers in more than 100 countries with a global footprint of around 100 factories.