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A Snapshot of Your Day
As a Development Engineer for Turbine Aerodynamics, you will be responsible for the design and optimization of turbine blades to achieve maximum performance and efficiency. To accomplish this, you will use a variety of 1D, 2D, and 3D flow solvers. You will make design decisions based on the results of fast 1D and 2D design methods or, when required, apply state-of-the-art 3D CFD design tools and perform aerodynamic and multidisciplinary optimizations to identify the best solution.
As part of a global team, you will work closely with colleagues in adjacent disciplines such as thermal design, mechanical engineering, and manufacturing to develop turbine components that balance performance, durability, and cost requirements.
How You’ll Make an Impact
- Design and analyze axial turbine flow paths and blade geometries using 1D, 2D, and 3D methodologies.
- Perform 3D flow simulations and aerodynamic optimization of turbine blades.
- Conduct multidisciplinary analysis and optimization of turbine components while collaborating with cross-functional engineering teams.
- Develop and implement aerodynamic design tools and methods.
- Evaluate and interpret test results and field performance data.
- Lead internal and external research and development programs.
- Guide teams through complex technical challenges and drive innovative engineering solutions.
What You Bring
- Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field.
- Several years of experience in turbine aerodynamic analysis and design, along with a strong foundation in thermodynamics and/or fluid mechanics.
- Experience with the aerodynamic analysis and design of turbomachinery components.
- Strong knowledge of computational fluid dynamics (CFD), simulation, and optimization methods, along with programming experience (e.g., Python) for workflow automation and data processing.
- Experience with NX CAD software, aeromechanics, or conjugate heat transfer (CHT) simulations is beneficial but not required.
- Excellent interpersonal and collaboration abilities across diverse organizations and cultures.
- Applicants must be legally authorized for employment in the United States without need for current or future employer-sponsored work authorization.
Export Control Requirement (ECC):
Due to applicable export control laws and regulations, candidates must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (i.e., current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.
About the Team
Our Gas Services division offers Low-emission power generation through service and decarbonization. Zero or low emission power generation and all gas turbines under one roof, steam turbines and generators. Decarbonization opportunities through service offerings, modernization, and digitalization of the fleet.
Who is Siemens Energy?
At Siemens Energy, we are more than just an energy technology company. With ~100,000 dedicated employees in more than 90 countries, we develop the energy systems of the future, ensuring that the growing energy demand of the global community is met reliably and sustainably. The technologies created in our research departments and factories drive the energy transition and provide the base for one sixth of the world's electricity generation.
Our global team is committed to making sustainable, reliable, and affordable energy a reality by pushing the boundaries of what is possible. We uphold a 150-year legacy of innovation that encourages our search for people who will support our focus on decarbonization, new technologies, and energy transformation.
Find out how you can make a difference at Siemens Energy: https://www.siemens-energy.com/employeevideo
Rewards/Benefits
- Career growth and development opportunities
- Supportive work culture
- Company paid Health and wellness benefits
- Paid Time Off and paid holidays
- 401K savings plan with company match
- Family building benefits
- Parental leave
Jobs & Careers: https://jobs.siemens-energy.com/jobs
#TeamPurple #ELECTRON
A Snapshot of Your Day
As a Development Engineer for Turbine Aerodynamics, you will be responsible for the design and optimization of turbine blades to achieve maximum performance and efficiency. To accomplish this, you will use a variety of 1D, 2D, and 3D flow solvers. You will make design decisions based on the results of fast 1D and 2D design methods or, when required, apply state-of-the-art 3D CFD design tools and perform aerodynamic and multidisciplinary optimizations to identify the best solution.
As part of a global team, you will work closely with colleagues in adjacent disciplines such as thermal design, mechanical engineering, and manufacturing to develop turbine components that balance performance, durability, and cost requirements.
How You’ll Make an Impact
- Design and analyze axial turbine flow paths and blade geometries using 1D, 2D, and 3D methodologies.
- Perform 3D flow simulations and aerodynamic optimization of turbine blades.
- Conduct multidisciplinary analysis and optimization of turbine components while collaborating with cross-functional engineering teams.
- Develop and implement aerodynamic design tools and methods.
- Evaluate and interpret test results and field performance data.
- Lead internal and external research and development programs.
- Guide teams through complex technical challenges and drive innovative engineering solutions.
What You Bring
- Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field.
- Several years of experience in turbine aerodynamic analysis and design, along with a strong foundation in thermodynamics and/or fluid mechanics.
- Experience with the aerodynamic analysis and design of turbomachinery components.
- Strong knowledge of computational fluid dynamics (CFD), simulation, and optimization methods, along with programming experience (e.g., Python) for workflow automation and data processing.
- Experience with NX CAD software, aeromechanics, or conjugate heat transfer (CHT) simulations is beneficial but not required.
- Excellent interpersonal and collaboration abilities across diverse organizations and cultures.
- Applicants must be legally authorized for employment in the United States without need for current or future employer-sponsored work authorization.
Export Control Requirement (ECC):
Due to applicable export control laws and regulations, candidates must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (i.e., current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.
About the Team
Our Gas Services division offers Low-emission power generation through service and decarbonization. Zero or low emission power generation and all gas turbines under one roof, steam turbines and generators. Decarbonization opportunities through service offerings, modernization, and digitalization of the fleet.
Who is Siemens Energy?
At Siemens Energy, we are more than just an energy technology company. With ~100,000 dedicated employees in more than 90 countries, we develop the energy systems of the future, ensuring that the growing energy demand of the global community is met reliably and sustainably. The technologies created in our research departments and factories drive the energy transition and provide the base for one sixth of the world's electricity generation.
Our global team is committed to making sustainable, reliable, and affordable energy a reality by pushing the boundaries of what is possible. We uphold a 150-year legacy of innovation that encourages our search for people who will support our focus on decarbonization, new technologies, and energy transformation.
Find out how you can make a difference at Siemens Energy: https://www.siemens-energy.com/employeevideo
Rewards/Benefits
- Career growth and development opportunities
- Supportive work culture
- Company paid Health and wellness benefits
- Paid Time Off and paid holidays
- 401K savings plan with company match
- Family building benefits
- Parental leave
Jobs & Careers: https://jobs.siemens-energy.com/jobs
#TeamPurple #ELECTRON
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Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Aerospace & Defense
- Energy
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in aerodynamics engineer jobs.
- Bachelor's or master's degree in aerospace engineering or mechanical engineering
- Proficiency in at least one CFD solver such as ANSYS Fluent, OpenFOAM, or Star-CCM+
- Experience with structured or unstructured mesh generation and validation techniques
- Familiarity with wind tunnel test planning, instrumentation, and data reduction
- Ability to obtain or current possession of a U.S. government security clearance
- Knowledge of aerodynamic performance analysis across subsonic, transonic, or supersonic regimes
Tips for Your Aerodynamics Engineer Job Search
Tailor your resume to CFD solvers
Hiring managers scan for specific tools like ANSYS Fluent, OpenFOAM, or Star-CCM+. List the exact solver names you've used, the mesh sizes you've handled, and the flow regimes you've simulated so your resume clears automated screening on the first pass.
Quantify wind tunnel results on paper
Don't just list wind tunnel experience. State the test article, the Mach or Reynolds number range, and what design change your data drove. Hiring teams for flight-test and propulsion roles weigh measured results far more heavily than simulation work alone.
Filter openings by clearance requirement early
Many defense and space aerodynamics roles require a Secret or Top Secret clearance. Knowing your current clearance status before you apply saves time and helps you target programs where your eligibility matches the contract's schedule without waiting months for an adjudication.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists aerodynamics engineer openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Prepare a technical trade-study walkthrough
Aerodynamics interviews at primes and Tier 1 suppliers almost always include a whiteboard or take-home trade study. Practice explaining how you'd compare drag-reduction approaches under a weight and cost constraint, because interviewers care about your methodology as much as the answer.
Negotiate relocation timing around program milestones
Aerodynamics programs run on gated schedules. If you're negotiating a start date or relocation package, ask about the next preliminary design review or critical design review cycle so you can frame your arrival around when your contribution actually begins.
Aerodynamics Engineer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most aerodynamics engineers?
Wing, Northrop Grumman, and SpaceX are hiring the most aerodynamics engineers right now, with openings concentrated in California, Texas, and Florida, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Demand is heaviest on programs tied to next-generation propulsion, hypersonics, and electric aviation platforms.
How many aerodynamics engineer jobs are remote?
About 50% of aerodynamics engineer openings are fully remote or hybrid as of September 2026, which is lower than most engineering disciplines because so many roles involve hands-on wind tunnel work or access to classified test facilities. Simulation-heavy and post-processing roles are the most likely to offer remote flexibility.
How do you become an aerodynamics engineer?
Most aerodynamics engineers start with a bachelor's degree in aerospace or mechanical engineering, completing coursework in fluid dynamics, thermodynamics, and numerical methods. Building proficiency in at least one CFD solver during school is essential. Many roles, especially in research and advanced programs, prefer or require a master's degree with a thesis focused on a specific flow problem.
How do you get hired as an aerodynamics engineer with little experience?
Focus on internships at aerospace primes, national laboratories, or Formula-style motorsport teams, where you can log real CFD runs or wind tunnel hours. A well-documented personal project, such as analyzing an airfoil or replicating a published drag polar, demonstrates hands-on competence to hiring managers who care more about what you've run than where you ran it.
What does the aerodynamics engineer interview process look like?
Expect a recruiter screen followed by a technical phone interview covering fundamental fluid dynamics, such as boundary layer behavior, drag decomposition, or shock physics. A take-home or live whiteboard problem involving a simplified trade study is common before the final panel, which typically includes an aerodynamics lead, a systems engineer, and sometimes a program manager reviewing technical communication skills.
Where can I find and apply to aerodynamics engineer jobs?
You can find and apply to aerodynamics engineer jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search the listings to find roles that match your background, then apply directly to each one that fits.
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