Senior Thermodynamic Engineer

Job ID: 112450

The Leonardo DRS Naval Power Systems business is a trusted provider of innovative naval gas and hybrid power systems, control technology and support solutions for the U.S. Navy and navies around the world.

Job Summary

• Serve as a subject matter expert for thermodynamic design considerations of steam turbines.
• Provide direct contributor work on energy distribution and optimization within steam turbines.
• Address and solve problematic flow issues related to thermal energy within turbine systems.
• Collaborate with aerodynamic engineers to ensure optimal thermal performance while balancing aerodynamic design constraints.
• Compromise thermodynamic and mechanical engineering's competing design objectives.
• Support the integration of the thermodynamic design with mechanical, acoustic, and aerodynamic disciplines.

Job Responsibilities

Priority Skills, Experience, & Knowledge

• Extensive experience in the design and optimization of thermodynamic systems in turbines or turbo machinery.
• Expertise in energy distribution and staging layout in steam or gas turbines.
• Proficiency in conducting thermodynamic 0D, 1D (meanline), and 2D (throughflow) type analyses using commercial simulation software or equivalent developed code.
• Experience in turbine loss models for primary, secondary and tertiary loss mechanisms.
• Experience in the shaping of the overall flow path to enable stable flow and energy distribution.
• Experience in utilizing steam as a working fluid.
• Experience addressing flow issues and optimization in turbine systems.
• Ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary teams, balancing thermal, aerodynamic, and mechanical constraints.

Secondary Skills, Experience, and Aptitude to Grow

• Capability to execute thermodynamic analyses for various applications within rotating machinery beyond the steam flow path
• Analysis of seals and packing
• Analysis of valves and exhaust hoods
• Exposure to Navy Nuclear applications or defense industry product lines.
• Proficiency in thermal-fluid interaction simulations.
• Knowledge of commercial RANS CFD software complemented by thermodynamic analysis tools.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related technical field with a minimum of 5 years of experience
• Fluency in technologies and application domain
• Ability to lead a technical group independently
• US citizenship required
• Ability to obtain a security clearance required

Key Words for Search

Thermodynamic analysis

Energy distribution

Steam Turbines

Loss Models

Meanline Analysis

Thermo-mechanical integration

U.S. Citizenship required. This position may require an active DOD security clearance or the ability to obtain such clearance within a reasonable time after commencement of employment.

The salary range for this position is $102,433 to $159,028 per year. This range reflects the good faith estimate of pay the employer is willing to offer at the time of posting. Several factors can influence the pay scale, including but not limited to: Federal contract labor categories and contract wage rates, collective bargaining agreements, geographic location, business considerations, scope, and responsibilities of the position, local or other applicable market conditions, and internal equity. Other factors include the candidate's qualifications such as prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, education/training, and certifications. In addition to base pay, employees may be eligible for: annual performance-based bonuses, equity awards, and overtime pay (for non-exempt employees as applicable. Our benefits package includes comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental, vision), employer matching 401(k) retirement plan, paid time off including vacation, holidays, and sick leave (including ant state-mandated paid sick leave), parental leave benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional development support, and life and disability insurance coverage.

Taking care of our people is a top priority at Leonardo DRS. We are proud to offer competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, a company contribution to a health savings account, telemedicine, life and disability insurance, legal insurance, and a 401(k) savings plan. We champion wellness programs that focus on physical, emotional, and financial well-being. We develop our talent by offering programs and activities to support career-growth, professional development, and skill enhancement. And we understand there is more to life than work, and the importance of offering flexible work schedules with our 9/80 program, competitive vacation, health/emergency leave, paid parental leave, and community service hours.

Leonardo DRS, Inc. and its subsidiaries provide equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Our Vision. To be the leading mid-tier defense technology company in the U.S.

Our Values. The Leonardo DRS culture is defined by our Core Values and Principles:

• Integrity
• Agility
• Excellence
• Customer Focus
• Community & Respect
• Innovation

We strive to uphold them in all aspects of our business practices to inspire our employees and provide outstanding support for our customers.

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