Senior Aerodynamics Engineer

Hanwha Power; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Hanwha Power is seeking a talented Aerodynamics and Durability Engineer to join our team in Town of Florida, New York. The role involves designing and analyzing axial turbine components to meet aerodynamic and durability criteria, using advanced CFD tools. Candidates should have a Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering and at least 5 years of relevant experience, including proficiency in commercial CFD software.

This position also requires mentoring interns and adhering to safety protocols. If you are a self-starter able to work in a team, we encourage you to apply.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering.
• 5+ years of experience in design and analysis of axial turbine components.
• Experience in commercial CFD software such as Star-CCM+, ANSYS CFX or Fluent.

Responsibilities

• Design and analyze axial turbine components to meet aerodynamic criteria.
• Perform throughflow and mean-line analysis of gas turbine compressors.
• Incorporate secondary air flow into 3D CFD analysis for design verification.

Skills

Design and analysis of axial turbine components

Commercial CFD software (Star-CCM+, ANSYS CFX or Fluent)

Strong modeling skills

Ability to perform 1D hand calculations

Mentoring and training skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering

Master’s Degree or PhD (preferred)

Tools

CFD models

Flow circuit programs

Job description

PSM is a world class provider of advanced Industrial Gas Turbine components, upgrades and services. We are looking for a talented Aerodynamics and Durability Engineer to join our team in providing next generation solutions to our growing customer base.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The essential functions of the job include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Design and analyze axial turbine components to meet aerodynamic and durability criteria. Analyze new designs and modifications to existing designs for improved power output, aerodynamic efficiency, durability, and other relevant criteria.
• Perform throughflow and mean-line analysis of gas turbine compressors and turbines to provide input for cycle output, efficiency, etc.
• Incorporate secondary air flow and components cooling flows into 3D CFD analysis for final design verification. Utilize appropriate design/analysis tools, such as flow circuit programs, FEM and CFD models.
• Interface with other technical disciplines such as performance, secondary flow, aerothermal, and structural engineering to develop designs that meet all applicable criteria.
• Use existing tools and develop new tools for aerodynamic and CFD analysis of compressor and turbine components.
• Participate in internal discipline related meetings and training sessions, as well as external technical conferences and customer events.
• Mentor and train interns and less experienced peers
• Adhere to all of PSM’s EHS and safety protocols.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Education & Training

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical, Aerospace Engineering, or related field
• Higher level education preferred (Master’s Degree or PhD)
• Emphasis on aerodynamics and CFD is preferred.
• Must complete EHS assigned regulatory training for work area as described by PSM’s EHS Training Matrix

Skills/Experience

• 5+ years of experience in design and analysis of axial turbine components.
• Experience in commercial CFD software such as Star-CCM+, ANSYS CFX or Fluent is required.
• Strong modeling skills and ability to interpret analytical results are required.
• Ability to perform 1D hand calculations and utilize relevant formulas and correlations to verify results from software.
• Experience in the aerothermal design, analysis, and manufacturing of industrial/aircraft gas turbine engine components is preferred.
• Experience with cooled stationary and rotating turbine components is preferred.
• Familiarity with heat transfer analysis in high Reynolds number turbine environment.
• Ability to mentor and train less experienced engineers.
• Candidate must be self-starter with a can-do approach, able to work in a team environment, and be effective in communicating and decision-making.
• Outstanding interpersonal and organizational skills required.
• Travel is required on an as needed basis.

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