Senior Engineer - Steam Turbine

Leonardo DRS; Fitchburg (MA); On-site; USD 102,433 - 159,027; Full time

Job summary

Leonardo DRS in Fitchburg, MA, is seeking a Senior Steam Turbine Engineer to lead design, analysis and qualification of large steam turbines. You will drive subcomponent design, performance optimization and safety considerations for manufacturability.

Responsibilities include leading analyses with advanced tools (NX/SolidWorks/ANSYS), mentoring teams, and presenting to customers including the U.S. Navy as part of complex turbine programs. A strong engineering background is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering with at least 5 years in steam turbines or turbomachinery.
• Experience in steam turbine rotating and stationary blade design.
• Strong fundamentals in mechanical design, materials, fatigue, creep, fluid dynamics, and rotor dynamics.
• Proven ability to drive product development from concept to fielded systems.
• Experience with system engineering and large welded fabrications.

Responsibilities

• Plan and drive the detailed technical work scope for large steam turbines and generators.
• Generate turbine design options that meet performance requirements.
• Lead and review analyses to ensure robust turbine designs.
• Perform thermodynamic, blade shaping, and CFD analysis with design tools.
• Develop project plans and pre-contract estimates based on scope and risks.
• Mentor teams and represent DRS to customers, including the U.S. Navy.

Skills

Steam turbine design

Rotating component design

Thermodynamics & fluid dynamics

System engineering

Customer engagement / Navy briefings

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Siemens NX

SolidWorks

ANSYS

Concepts NREC

SoftInWay

Job description

Job ID: 113948

Fitchburg, MA, US, 01420

The Leonardo DRS Naval Power Systems business is a trusted provider of innovative naval gas and hybrid power systems, control technology and support solutions for the U.S. Navy and navies around the world.

Job Summary

Our Fitchburg, MA location is seeking a Senior Steam Turbine Engineer to be responsible for the design, analysis, optimization and qualification of assembly and individual critical components for high performance steam turbines. You will generate the optimal design of subcomponents including buckets, diaphragms, nozzles, etc. and ensure their collective performance when integrated as a turbine assembly. Use of modern computational turbomachinery design‑oriented tools as supplemented by comprehensive understanding of the first order and analytical models relevant to steam turbine design will be critical to the success of this position.

What You Will Do

• Plan and drive execution of the detailed technical work scope for large steam turbines, gas turbines, and generators to the required quality, schedule, and budget
• Generate comprehensive turbine concept design options that align with performance requirements to accelerate the detail design with reduced iterations
• Lead and review detailed analysis to ensure robust turbine designs that meet all required performance requirements
• Perform thermodynamic, blade shaping, flow path, blade stress, rotodynamic and / or Computational Fluid Dynamics analysis using the associated computational turbine design tool packages
• Develop project plans and pre‑contract proposal estimates based on project scope, technical requirements, risks, and by understanding the voice of the customer
• Organize, senior, and motivate technical teams through development of complex products and systems
• Confidently and competently represent DRS in front of customers, including the U.S. Navy
• Review, analyze, and status project milestones and provide accurate estimates to complete projects/tasks
• Collaboration with other departments, DRS locations, and suppliers to solve problems and develop cost‑effective, high‑quality solutions
• Design for safety and manufacturability and demonstrate this skillset in support of manufacturing and field activities
• Mentor other team members in state‑of‑the‑art design and analysis processes

Education & Experience Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field + a minimum of 5 years experience in the development of steam turbines or other turbomachinery rotating components
• Experience in Steam Turbine rotating component design, including ST rotating and stationary bucket/blade design process and procedures
• Demonstrated excellence applying fundamentals of Mechanical Design, including material selection, statistics, strength of materials, fluid dynamics, thermodynamics, rotor dynamics, and life estimating methods related to Low and High Cycle fatigue (LCF & HCF) and creep
• Proven experience individually driving the product development cycle from concept to qualified/fielded systems
• Experience with system‑level thinking and system engineering principles/methods
• Experience with the design of large welded fabrications and complex rotating assemblies

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with the development of steam turbines fielded in applications of electric machines, electric motor/drive systems, electro‑mechanical systems
• Familiarity with the full manufacturing process including forgings, machining, and factory assembly/ testing practices, specifically as applied to power generation equipment
• Proficient with Computer Aided Design (CAD) Tools (Siemens NX and/or Solidworks preferred)
• Proficient with Concepts NREC or SoftInWay or equivalent turbo machinery software for turbine design and analysis
• Proficient with Finite Element Analysis and/or Multi‑Physics Analysis Tools (ANSYS preferred)
• Experience in optimization techniques and processes to maximize advantages in computational turbomachinery design methods
• Experience with Program Management tools (MS Project preferred) and/or agile Project Management tools (Jira preferred)
• Experience with execution of projects for the U.S. military
• Familiarity with industrial and military design specifications

U.S. Citizenship required. This position may require an active DOD security clearance or the ability to obtain such clearance within a reasonable time after commencement of employment.

The salary range for this position is $102,433/year to $159,027/year. This range reflects the good faith estimate of pay the employer is willing to offer at the time of posting. Several factors can influence the pay scale, including but not limited to: Federal contract labor categories and contract wage rates, collective bargaining agreements, geographic location, business considerations, scope, and responsibilities of the position, local or other applicable market conditions, and internal equity. Other factors include the candidate’s qualifications such as prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, education/training, and certifications. In addition to base pay, employees may be eligible for: annual performance‑based bonuses, equity awards, and overtime pay (for non‑exempt employees as applicable).

Leonardo DRS, Inc. and its subsidiaries provide equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.