Senior Turbomachinery Aerodynamics Engineer - EMEA - LevelUP HCS

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    LevelUP HCS EMEA

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    Manufacturing / Mechanical
    Description

    Senior Turbomachinery Aerodynamics Engineer

    We have a great opportunity based in Abu Dhabi is seeking an experienced Senior Turbomachinery Aerodynamics Engineer to join the Advanced Fluid Systems team. This is a key technical role focused on the aerodynamic design and development of next‑generation turbomachinery for propulsion and power generation.

    If you are passionate about advancing high‑performance compressors, fans, and turbines—and want to contribute across the full design lifecycle—this opportunity offers significant impact, ownership, and innovation potential.

    What You'll Do

    Aerodynamic Design & Development

    • Lead aerodynamic design and optimization of centrifugal and axial compressors, fans, and turbines.
    • Serve as technical owner for a major module (HPC, LPC, or Fan).
    • Design and refine airfoils, blade rows, and flowpaths to meet performance, operability, efficiency, and durability goals.
    • Develop 1D meanline and throughflow models, bladed geometries, and full aerodynamic performance maps.

    CFD Analysis & Simulation

    • Conduct high‑fidelity CFD using ANSYS CFX/Fluent, NUMECA Fine/Turbo, STAR‑CCM+, and related tools.
    • Generate robust computational meshes using ICEM, TurboGrid, and AutoGrid.
    • Analyze complex aerodynamic phenomena including stall, surge, secondary flows, high‑Mach regimes, FSI, flutter, and CHT.
    • Support high‑flow‑coefficient and high‑speed turbomachinery development.

    Testing, Validation & Hardware Assessment

    • Lead and support concept design, detailed analysis, rig testing, and validation activities.
    • Define test objectives, participate in test planning and execution, and drive post‑test data reduction.
    • Correlate analytical predictions with rig and engine test data.
    • Assess as‑built hardware and recommend design improvements.

    Turbine Aerodynamics Development

    • Contribute to turbine aerodynamic design and R&T initiatives.
    • Ensure aerodynamic performance and mechanical integrity through all development phases.
    • Collaborate closely with aerothermal, structural, and mechanical design teams to deliver integrated system solutions.

    Tools, Processes & Collaboration

    • Support development of aerodynamic toolchains, automation frameworks, and multidisciplinary processes.
    • Work collaboratively with design, stress, manufacturing, and test teams.
    • Interface with suppliers, internal teams, and customers to resolve technical challenges.

    What You Bring

    Education

    • MS or PhD in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.

    Experience

    • 8+ years of hands-on experience in turbomachinery aerodynamic design and development.
    • Strong background in aero gas turbine technologies.
    • Lifecycle experience from concept through validation testing.
    • Demonstrated leadership and ability to mentor developing engineers.

    Technical Skills

    • Expertise in turbomachinery aerodynamics, heat transfer, and gas turbine performance.
    • Proficiency in ANSYS CFX, Fluent, NUMECA Fine/Turbo, STAR‑CCM+.
    • Skilled with ICEM, TurboGrid, AutoGrid, and Siemens NX.
    • Experience with Python or similar scripting languages for automation and data analysis.
    • Comfortable in Linux environments; strong proficiency with Microsoft Office.

    Please note this role is based in Abu Dhabi and requires relocation

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