Senior Aerodynamics Engineer

Power Systems Mfg., LLC • Jupiter, FL

80d

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• 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.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in the aerothermal design, analysis, and manufacturing of industrial/aircraft gas turbine engine components.
• Experience with cooled stationary and rotating turbine components.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Benefits

• Equal Opportunity Employer Veterans/Disabled

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees