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Senior Principal Steam Turbine Aerodynamic Engineer

Leonardo DRS
Fitchburg, MA Contractor
POSTED ON 3/29/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/10/2026
Job ID: 112499

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 the subject matter expert for aerodynamic design of the flow paths for steam turbines. Influence the shaping of nozzle partitions and blade (bucket) profiles to enable optimal, stable flow.

Job Responsibilities

Provide direct contributor work for the aerodynamic design considerations inclusive of:

  • Nozzles and bucket cascades
  • 3D optimized latter stages buckets with high degrees of reaction
  • Exhaust plenums
  • Valves/Inlet flow passages
  • Seals and Packing Leakage

Balance the optimal aerodynamic design with other working disciplines:

  • Compromise between aero performance and mechanical engineering’s requirements informed by stress analysis
  • Compromise between aero performance and acoustic engineer’s constraints

Qualifications

Priority Skills, Experience, & Knowledge

  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related technical field with a minimum of 5 years of experience
  • Experience in the design of flow paths of turbines or turbo machinery for compressible fluid flow in turbo machinery, preferably turbines.
  • Experience with nozzle and blade profile design
  • Experience with twisted, tapered 3-d profile design
  • Experience with overall steam path shaping
  • Expertise in compressible fluid flow analysis and lumped parameter/bulk flow models (potential flow solutions).

Proficiency in commercial RANS CFD software such as:

  • Ansys: Blade Modeler, Turbo Grid, CFX
  • Ansys Fluent

Secondary Skills, Experience, And Aptitude To Grow

  • Ability to execute CFD analysis for other compressible fluid flow applications (e.g., cooling air within generators, motors, and other rotating machinery and power electronic cabinets).
  • Experience with Ansys Fluent Suite
  • Experience with parameterized models to conduct aero/mechanical trade studies efficiently.
  • Exposure to Navy Nuclear applications / defense industry product lines.

Key Words for Search

  • Compressible fluid flow
  • Ansys Blade Modeler
  • Ansys Turbo Grid
  • Ansys CFX
  • Fluid Solid Interface (FSI)
  • Steam Turbines
  • Gas Turbines

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 $99,740 to $159,028. 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.

Salary : $99,740 - $159,028

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