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Position Summary:
The Turbofan Performance Engineer is responsible for performing thermodynamic cycle analysis to support the turbofan engine architecture design, optimization and validation throughout the complete development lifecycle, from concept to certification and in service-support.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Develop and maintain engine thermodynamic cycle models
- Define engine deck and engine operating envelopes and performance targets
- Interface with the aircraft performance team
- Optimize SFC, thrust, thermal efficiency, engine operability, mission performance
- Advise on architecture design
- Support system integration and ensure overall engine performance consistency
- Support test activities and instrumentation plan; participate in engine test analysis
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Master’s degree or PhD in Aerospace engineering, Turbomachinery, Fluid Dynamics (turbulence, multiphase flows, boundary layer behavior)
- Experience in turbofan architecture, compressor and turbine matching, engine operability, SFC analysis
- Fluent in English
- 4+ years of relevant experience
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Gas turbomachinery thermodynamics, engine cycle analysis, aircraft propulsion integration, performance matching
- Proficient in one of the software/programming languages: NPSS, GasTurb, Simulink, Python, AxStream
- Awareness of state-of-the-art technologies including AI-assisted design methods
- Good communication and presentation skills to interact with team members, clients, and vendors
- Ability to solve problems, prioritize tasks, and delegate when necessary
WHY CHOOSE THE COMPANY
At the company, the real investment goes beyond compensation. Through our dedicated learning academy and digital learning platforms, employees have access to extensive opportunities to develop new skills, deepen their expertise, and advance their careers. Combined with the freedom to innovate, strong career support, and the opportunity to collaborate with world-class talent from across the globe, the company is a place where you can continue to grow, keep learning, and turn ambitious ideas into meaningful outcomes.
Working at the company also comes with a package that reflects how much we value our people. Salaries are highly competitive and tax-free and, depending on your role and seniority, benefits can include family visas, annual flight tickets, medical insurance for you and your dependents, and education allowances for your children.
CANDIDATE PRIVACY & EQUAL OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT
We encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every requirement. We are genuinely interested in what you can bring to the role. Any information you share as part of your candidate profile or job application will be handled in accordance with applicable data protection and privacy regulations.
We are an equal opportunity employer committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and high-performing workforce. We believe every individual deserves to be treated with fairness, respect, and dignity, and our employment decisions reflect that. We do not discriminate based on race, colour, nationality, ethnicity, religion, gender, marital status, age, disability, pregnancy or parental status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
As a global organisation, effective collaboration across international teams is central to how we work, so English proficiency is required for all roles unless otherwise stated in the job posting.
