CFD Mechanical Engineer II
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About the Role
POWERTECH is hiring a CFD Mechanical Engineer to perform aerodynamic and aerothermal analyses for a clean-sheet turbofan programme. You will optimize airflow performance across engine components and support multidisciplinary design optimization.
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Responsibilities
- Perform CFD analyses to support aerodynamic and aerothermal design of turbofan engine components and subsystems
- Optimise airflow performance across engine modules including inlet, fan, booster, compressors, combustor, turbines, and secondary air systems
- Evaluate aerodynamic losses, efficiency, operability, surge margins, pressure ratios, and cooling effectiveness
- Conduct whole engine integrated flow analyses to support engine and aircraft integration
- Support multidisciplinary design optimisation and assess impact of design changes on engine performance
- Develop and improve CFD methodologies, simulation workflows, and automated reporting tools
- Correlate simulation results with rig and engine test data to improve model accuracy
- Prepare technical reports, present findings during design reviews, and provide recommendations
Requirements
- Master's degree or PhD in Aerospace Engineering, Turbomachinery, Fluid Dynamics, or related discipline
- Minimum 7 years' experience performing CFD analysis within aerospace propulsion, gas turbines, or turbomachinery
- Strong understanding of compressor and turbine aerodynamics, turbulence modelling, heat transfer, and multidisciplinary optimisation
- Experience supporting engine performance analysis and aerodynamic design
- Proficiency with CFD software such as ANSYS Fluent, STAR CCM+, OpenFOAM, or equivalent
- Experience with meshing tools including ICEM CFD and TurboGrid
- Knowledge of Python, MATLAB, and HPC computing environments
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External Job Description
- This is an exciting opportunity to work on a clean sheet turbofan programme using state of the art simulation tools and advanced engineering methodologies.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform CFD analyses to support aerodynamic and aerothermal design of turbofan engine components and subsystems
- Optimise airflow performance across engine modules including inlet, fan, booster, compressors, combustor, high and low pressure turbines, and secondary air systems
- Evaluate aerodynamic losses, efficiency, operability, surge margins, pressure ratios, and cooling effectiveness
- Conduct whole engine integrated flow analyses to support engine and aircraft integration
- Support multidisciplinary design optimisation and assess impact of design changes on engine performance
- Develop and improve CFD methodologies, simulation workflows, and automated reporting tools
- Correlate simulation results with rig and engine test data to improve model accuracy
- Prepare technical reports, present findings during design reviews, and provide recommendations to engineering teams
- Identify technical risks and propose mitigation strategies throughout product development lifecycle
Qualifications & Experience
- Master's degree or PhD in Aerospace Engineering, Turbomachinery, Fluid Dynamics, or a related discipline
- Minimum 7 years' experience performing CFD analysis within aerospace propulsion, gas turbines, or turbomachinery
- Strong understanding of compressor and turbine aerodynamics, turbulence modelling, heat transfer, and multidisciplinary optimisation
- Experience supporting engine performance analysis and aerodynamic design
Preferred Skills
- Proficiency with CFD software such as ANSYS Fluent, STAR CCM+, OpenFOAM, or equivalent
- Experience with meshing tools including ICEM CFD and TurboGrid
- Knowledge of Python, MATLAB, and HPC computing environments for automation and post processing
- Experience with automated simulation workflows and design optimisation
- Awareness of emerging technologies, including AI assisted engineering and digital design methods
- Excellent analytical, communication, and technical presentation skills
- Ability to work collaboratively within multidisciplinary engineering teams while managing multiple priorities
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