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Rx Technology · 2 days ago

Senior Thermodynamic Engineer

Lunenburg, MA

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

$73K/yr - $88K/yr

5+ years exp

RX USA LLC is seeking a Senior Thermodynamic Engineer to serve as the technical authority for thermodynamic design in steam turbine systems. The role involves optimizing energy distribution and resolving complex thermal performance issues while collaborating with aerodynamic engineers for cohesive system integration.

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Responsibilities

Perform advanced thermodynamic analyses focused on energy distribution, flow path shaping, and performance optimization within steam turbines

Investigate and resolve flow-related thermal inefficiencies and instabilities in turbine systems

Balance thermodynamic and mechanical design objectives to meet performance and durability requirements

Collaborate cross-functionally with aerodynamic, acoustic, and structural engineers to ensure integrated system design

Contribute to the development and validation of loss models for primary, secondary, and tertiary loss mechanisms

Extensive background in the design and performance optimization of thermodynamic systems for turbines or turbomachinery

Proficient in energy staging and flow path layout for both steam and gas turbines

Skilled in applying 0D (lumped parameter), 1D (meanline), and 2D (throughflow) thermodynamic analysis techniques using either commercial software or internally developed tools

Familiarity with steam as a working fluid and associated flow characteristics

Experienced in addressing system-level flow behavior and improving efficiency across turbine stages

Demonstrated ability to integrate thermodynamic performance within multidisciplinary design teams

Qualification

Thermodynamic analysisEnergy distribution optimizationRANS-based CFD toolsThermal systems familiaritySealPacking designThermal-fluid interaction modelingTeam leadershipMultidisciplinary collaboration