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Senior Turbomachinery Aerodynamic Engineer
Air Products. Perform aerodynamic design activities for awarded customer projects, including flowpath optimization of impellers, vanes, centrifugal compressors, turboexpanders, and related rotating equipment .
Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in aerodynamic design, including flowpath optimization and performance prediction for turbomachinery. Proficient in applying CFD methods and collaborating across multidisciplinary teams to enhance product efficiency and performance.
Highest-signal resume keywords
CFD-Based Aerodynamic AnalysisTurbomachinery AerodynamicsFlowpath OptimizationFluid DynamicsThermodynamics
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Hard Skills
Aerodynamic DesignPerformance Prediction Models1D, 2D, 3D Aerodynamic MethodsRoot Cause AnalysisData AnalysisTurbomachinery TestingPerformance EvaluationAerodynamic Performance MappingModeling Fidelity SelectionProgramming in Python
Soft Skills
Analytical SkillsCreative Problem-SolvingCritical ThinkingDecision-MakingCommunication Skills
Tools & Technologies
ANSYSConcepts NREC AxCentCFD PlatformsData Acquisition ToolsPerformance Evaluation Tools
Certifications & Qualifications
BS in Mechanical Engineering
Industry Keywords
TurbomachineryRotating EquipmentAerodynamic PerformanceCompressible FlowFlowpath Components
Tech Stack
Tools & technologiesPythonC++
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Perform aerodynamic design activities for awarded customer projects, including flowpath optimization of impellers, vanes, centrifugal compressors, turboexpanders, and related rotating equipment
- Perform preliminary aerodynamic sizing and performance calculations during the proposal phase, then refine analyses through final equipment definition and project execution
- Apply CFD, 2D and quasi-3D methods, 1D performance calculations, and aerodynamic performance mapping techniques
- Develop and improve aerodynamic engineering tools, sizing methods, performance prediction models, and workflows
- Collaborate with aerodynamic, simulation, product, proposals, process, and manufacturing engineers, as well as external software providers
- Share best practices and technical expertise with other engineers
- Support new product development and improve the efficiency, performance, cost, and competitiveness of existing products and project solutions
- Contribute throughout the equipment lifecycle, including testing, data analysis, field commissioning, startup support, aftermarket activities, troubleshooting, and root cause analysis
- Apply fluid dynamics, thermodynamics, compressible flow, and turbomachinery engineering fundamentals to complex aerodynamic challenges
- Advocate for aerodynamic considerations across disciplines to optimize overall system solutions
- Promote safety, diversity, inclusion, collaboration, and continuous learning
Requirements
What you’ll need- BS in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline required
- Experience using CFD-based aerodynamic analysis tools and applying 1D, 2D, or 3D aerodynamic methods required
- Strong knowledge of turbomachinery aerodynamics, compressible flow, flowpath optimization, aerodynamic performance, thermodynamics, fluid dynamics, and turbomachinery performance prediction
- Experience applying CFD and 1D, 2D, and 3D aerodynamic analysis methods in a turbomachinery or rotating equipment environment
- Ability to select and apply the appropriate modeling fidelity for design, analysis, and performance prediction needs
- Strong analytical, creative problem-solving, critical-thinking, decision-making, and root cause analysis skills
- Excellent written, verbal, interpersonal, and presentation communication skills
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, multidisciplinary environment and balance multiple project priorities
- 5+ years of turbomachinery or rotating machinery aerodynamic design experience preferred
- Experience with aerodynamic design of turbomachinery flowpath components, impellers, vanes, compressors, turboexpanders, or related rotating equipment preferred
- Experience with turbomachinery testing, data acquisition, performance evaluation, or matching test results to improve analytical models preferred
- Advanced degree focused on Fluid Dynamics, Thermodynamics, Aerodynamics, Turbomachinery, or a related discipline preferred but not required
- Experience with performance prediction methodologies, aerodynamic performance mapping, equipment selection, and flowpath optimization preferred but not required
- Experience with aerodynamic design and CFD platforms such as ANSYS, Concepts NREC AxCent, or similar turbomachinery analysis tools preferred but not required
- Programming experience using Python, MATLAB, C++, C#, VB, Fortran, or a similar technical programming language preferred but not required
- Minimal travel, typically less than 10%
Benefits
Comp & perks- Affordable medical, dental, and vision insurance available day one of employment
- 401(k) retirement savings plan with immediate vesting of company match and core contributions
- Paid vacation, holidays, and sick time
- Paid parental leave
- Adoption assistance
- Flexible Spending Accounts (medical, dependent daycare)
- Health Savings Account
- Life Insurance (AD&D), Supplemental AD&D
- Competitive pay