Aero Thermal Engineer (City-State-Country, City-State-Country, City-State-Country)

Danfoss

Experience: 3+ yrs
Location: Tallahassee, Florida, United States
Job type: Full-time

Required skills

COMPAL
CFD
CAD/CAE
NUMECA

About the role

The Impact You'll Make

As our Aero-Thermal Engineer, you’ll play a key role in designing and validating centrifugal compressor technology across the product development lifecycle, from translating requirements into designs to supporting implementation and qualification.

Your impact? You’ll help deliver reliable performance data, stronger compressor designs, and clearer performance models that enable better product decisions. Your work will improve how we test, analyze, and document compressor performance, helping R&D teams move faster with confidence.

You’ll collaborate with R&D engineers, laboratory/testing teams, and cross-functional product development partners and take ownership of compressor performance evaluation, test planning, and aero-thermal analysis, helping us build a more efficient and innovative future.

This is an in-office role based at our Turbocor Global Headquarters in Tallahassee, FL

What You’ll Be Doing

Lead aero-thermal evaluation of centrifugal compressor performance using experimental and analytical methods to support design and qualification decisions
Define compressor performance test plans and oversee or participate in testing activities in the [DTC laboratories or equivalent test labs] to ensure accurate, repeatable results
Analyze and process aero-thermal test data, developing performance maps and rating tools/programs (CPR) to translate results into actionable insights
Recommend and support improvements to compressor testing methods, lab capability, and data workflows to increase quality and throughput
Document results in clear technical reports and share findings with cross-functional stakeholders for future reference and continuous learning

What We're Looking For

Master’s or PhD in Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent) with 3+ years of experience applying advanced fluid mechanics in engineering practice
3+ years of hands-on experience designing industrial centrifugal compressors across key stages of product development
Experience using commercial aero design and simulation tools, including 1D meanline codes (e.g., COMPAL) and CFD tools (e.g., CFX, NUMECA); familiarity with CAD/CAE
Ability to plan, execute, and interpret compressor performance testing, including strong data analysis skills and attention to detail
Strong collaboration and communication skills, with the ability to manage priorities, meet deadlines, and work effectively in an iterative development environment

Nice to have:

Experience with refrigeration system thermal cycle analysis
Hands-on experience with compressor or chiller testing in a laboratory environment
Experience contributing to improvements or optimization of compressor testing setups or lab capabilities

What You'll Get from Us

We promote from within and support your learning with mentoring, training, and access to global opportunities.
You’ll have flexibility, autonomy, and support to do your best work while maintaining a healthy work-life balance. Your well-being matters to us.
We strive to create an inclusive work environment where people of all backgrounds are respected, and valued for who they are.
You’ll receive benefits like 13th salary, annual bonus, paid vacation, pension plans, personal insurance, and more. These vary by country and contract, but they’re worth asking about—we think they’re pretty great.

Ready to Make a Difference?

If this role excites you, we’d love to hear from you! Apply now to start the conversation and learn more about where your career can go with us.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected category.

About Danfoss

Engineers energy-efficient solutions for refrigeration, heating, and hydraulics.

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