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About Powertech
POWERTECH is a center of excellence for propulsion technologies, specializing in the design, engineering, and manufacturing of combustion engines, expendable turbojet engines, and turbofan engines for aerospace, defense, and autonomous applications, including UAV platforms.
Job Summary
The Turbine Aerodynamic Design Engineer II is responsible for supporting the aerodynamic design, analysis, and optimization of axial turbine stages for gas turbine or turbojet engines. The role focuses on blade and vane aerodynamics, performance, and efficiency, contributing across design, analysis, and testing phases.
RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Aerodynamic Design Support
- Support design of turbine blades and vanes (profiles, angles, stacking)
- Assist in flowpath definition and stage matching
- Generate preliminary airfoil geometries
2. CFD Analysis
- Perform CFD simulations for turbine cascades and stages
- Analyze flow fields including losses, secondary flows, and heat transfer effects
- Support optimization of efficiency and pressure ratio
3. Performance & Operability
- Evaluate turbine performance under design and off-design conditions
- Support matching with compressor and combustor
- Assist in thermal and aerodynamic performance assessments
4. Testing & Validation
- Support rig and engine testing activities
- Assist in defining instrumentation requirements
- Analyze test data and compare with CFD predictions
5. Cross-functional Collaboration
- Work with mechanical and thermal teams to ensure integrated design
- Support manufacturing and testing teams during development
6. Continuous Improvement
- Improve aerodynamic tools and methods
- Document lessons learned and best practices
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering
- 4–7 years of experience in turbomachinery aerodynamic design
- Experience in turbine aerodynamics preferred
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience in small gas turbines or turbojet engines
- Exposure to multi-stage turbine design
- Experience with test data analysis
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 genuinely 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
If you feel your skills, experience and potential are a strong match for a role, we encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every requirement. We are genuinely interested in what you can bring to the company.
Any information you share as part of your company candidate profile or job application will be handled in accordance with applicable data protection and privacy regulations.
The company is 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.
