Leonardo DRS · 1 month ago
Senior Steam Turbine Aerodynamic Engineer
Fitchburg, MA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
5+ years expLeonardo DRS 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. The Senior Steam Turbine Aerodynamic Engineer will serve as the subject matter expert for aerodynamic design of the flow paths for steam turbines, influencing the shaping of nozzle partitions and blade profiles to enable optimal, stable flow.
AerospaceCyber SecurityInformation ServicesInformation TechnologyMarine TechnologyNational SecurityNetwork SecuritySecurityTechnical SupportTraining
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen OnlyHiring Manager
Suzy Turnpaugh
Responsibilities
Provide direct contributor work for the aerodynamic design considerations inclusive of:
• Nozzles and bucket cascades
• 3D optimized latter stages buckets with high degrees of reaction
• Exhaust plenums
• Valves/Inlet flow passages
• Seals and Packing Leakage
Balance the optimal aerodynamic design with other working disciplines:
• Compromise between aero performance and mechanical engineering’s requirements informed by stress analysis
• Compromise between aero performance and acoustic engineer’s constraints
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in engineering or related technical field with a minimum of 5 years of experience
Experience in the design of flow paths of turbines or turbo machinery for compressible fluid flow in turbo machinery, preferably turbines
Experience with nozzle and blade profile design
Experience with twisted, tapered 3-d profile design
Experience with overall steam path shaping
Expertise in compressible fluid flow analysis and lumped parameter/bulk flow models (potential flow solutions)
Proficiency in commercial RANS CFD software such as: Ansys: Blade Modeler, Turbo Grid, CFX, Ansys Fluent
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
Preferred
Ability to execute CFD analysis for other compressible fluid flow applications (e.g., cooling air within generators, motors, and other rotating machinery and power electronic cabinets)
Experience with Ansys Fluent Suite
Experience with parameterized models to conduct aero/mechanical trade studies efficiently
Exposure to Navy Nuclear applications / defense industry product lines
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision coverage
A company contribution to a health savings account
Telemedicine
Life and disability insurance
Legal insurance
401(k) savings plan
Wellness programs that focus on physical, emotional, and financial well-being
Programs and activities to support career-growth, professional development, and skill enhancement
Flexible work schedules with our 9/80 program
Competitive vacation
Health/emergency leave
Paid parental leave
Community service hours
Company
Leonardo DRS
Leonardo DRS is a manufacturer and designs advanced sensing, network computing, force protection, and high-performance defense technology.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown2022-12-02IPO
Leadership Team
David Gross
Co-Founder
Philip Perconti
Chief Technology Officer
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