POSITION: Senior Aerodynamics Engineer
LOCATION: Jupiter, FL
STATUS: Salary-exempt
JOB SUMMARY
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.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The essential functions of the job include, but are not limited to, the following:
- 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.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Education & Training
- 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
Skills/Experience
- 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.
- Travel is required on an as needed basis.
Equal Opportunity Employer Veterans/Disabled
Skills Required
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field
- 5+ years of experience designing and analyzing axial turbine components
- Experience with commercial CFD software such as Star-CCM+, ANSYS CFX, or Fluent
- Strong modeling skills and ability to interpret analytical results
- Ability to perform 1D hand calculations and use formulas and correlations to verify software results
- Ability to mentor and train less experienced engineers
- Higher-level education, such as a master’s degree or PhD
- Education emphasis in aerodynamics and CFD
- Experience in aerothermal design, analysis, and manufacturing of industrial or aircraft gas turbine components
- Experience with cooled stationary and rotating turbine components
- Familiarity with heat transfer analysis in high-Reynolds-number turbine environments
- Effective communication, teamwork, decision-making, interpersonal, and organizational skills
- Completion of assigned EHS regulatory training
What We Do
Hanwha Power is a global energy equipment and services company delivering engineered solutions across gas turbines, industrial compressors, marine systems, and clean energy infrastructure. Formed through the integration of PSM (Power Systems Mfg.), Thomassen Energy, PSM Thomassen Gulf, and Hanwha Power Systems, Hanwha Power combines decades of aftermarket gas turbine expertise with world-class compressor manufacturing and marine solutions under a unified brand backed by Hanwha Group, a Fortune Global 500 company. Gas Turbine Services: Aftermarket parts, combustion retrofits, performance upgrades, rotor services, field services, and long-term service agreements for GE, Siemens, and MHI heavy-duty gas turbines, including 7F, 9F, 501F, 6B, 7EA, 9E, and Frame 5. Proprietary technologies include FlameSheet™ (fuel-flexible, hydrogen-capable combustion), LEC III™ (sub-3 ppm NOx), GTOP (hot gas path optimization), and AutoTune (automated combustion tuning). 350+ upgrades installed in 30+ countries. Compressor Solutions: Industrial and process compressors for oil and gas, petrochemical, LNG, air separation, and decarbonization applications. 9,000+ units delivered to 2,500+ customers worldwide. CO2 compression for CCUS, H2 liquefaction compressors, and fuel gas systems for the hydrogen economy. Marine and Offshore: Lifecycle solutions for vessels and offshore platforms, including FSRU/FSU conversion, dual fuel conversion, BOG re-liquefaction, air lubrication systems, and ammonia gas turbine propulsion for maritime decarbonization. Clean Energy: Hydrogen and ammonia fuel capabilities for gas turbines, sCO2 power systems, turbo expander generators, and carbon capture compression solutions. Global operations in North America, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia. Learn more: www.hanwhapower.com
