Senior Steam Turbine Performance Engineer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

401(k) savings plan

Flexible work schedules

Paid parental leave

Job summary

Leonardo DRS in Fitchburg, MA, is seeking a Senior Performance Engineer to support the performance of steam turbines and turbomachinery. In this role, you will analyze energy distribution, efficiency, and flow behavior, focusing on thermodynamic and aerodynamic engineering responsibilities.

The ideal candidate will perform detailed analyses, develop design evaluations, and mentor junior engineers. This position requires strong experience in turbomachinery and proficiency with commercial CFD tools.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in aerospace or mechanical engineering or related technical field with relevant experience.
• Strong experience in turbomachinery, steam, and gas turbines.
• Proficiency in compressible fluid flow, thermodynamics, and heat transfer.

Responsibilities

• Perform thermodynamic and aerodynamic analyses for steam turbine design and optimization.
• Assess turbine performance using engineering analysis methods.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on thermo-aerodynamic designs.

Skills

Turbomachinery

Thermodynamic analysis

Aerodynamic analysis

Fluid mechanics

Heat transfer

Education

Bachelor’s degree in aerospace or mechanical engineering

Tools

Ansys Fluent

CFD tools

Job description

Leonardo DRS in Fitchburg, MA, is seeking a Senior Performance Engineer to support the performance of steam turbines and turbomachinery. In this role, you will analyze energy distribution, efficiency, and flow behavior, focusing on thermodynamic and aerodynamic engineering responsibilities.

The ideal candidate will perform detailed analyses, develop design evaluations, and mentor junior engineers. This position requires strong experience in turbomachinery and proficiency with commercial CFD tools.