Senior Aero-Thermal Engineer

Segment:
Danfoss Climate Solutions Segment

Job Category: R&D, Technology and Engineering

Work Location Type:
On-site

Job Experience Level: Associate

Req

Job Location:

Tallahassee, FL, US

Employment Type:

Full Time Segment:
Danfoss Climate Solutions Segment Job Category: R&D, Technology and Engineering Work Location Type:
On-site Job Experience Level: Associate

Job Description

At Danfoss Turbocor, you’ll help shape the next generation of high-efficiency compressor technologies that power more sustainable cooling solutions worldwide. Your expertise in aero-thermal engineering, testing, and design will directly influence product performance, innovation, and energy efficiency.

In this role, you will work across the full product development lifecycle,from translating customer needs into technical solutions to validating designs through advanced testing and analysis. You’ll collaborate with a highly skilled R&D team to solve complex engineering challenges and bring new technologies to market.

Based in Tallahassee, Florida, this is an opportunity to combine hands-on laboratory work with advanced simulation and design tools while making a measurable impact on industry-leading centrifugal compressor products.

• Lead the experimental and theoretical evaluation of centrifugal compressor performance, helping drive product innovation and efficiency improvements.
• Develop and execute compressor performance test plans, while overseeing testing activities in laboratory environments to ensure high-quality results.
• Analyze aero-thermal test data, generate performance maps, and create technical reports that support product development and future engineering decisions.
• Design and optimize new compressor products using CFD, CAD, and meanline analysis tools, translating engineering concepts into robust solutions.
• Identify opportunities to enhance testing capabilities, laboratory processes, and engineering methodologies that improve product validation and development outcomes.

• Master’s or PhD in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
• 5+ years of experience in advanced fluid mechanics and the design of industrial centrifugal compressors.
• Hands-on experience with 1D meanline design tools (such as COMPAL) and Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) software such as CFX or NUMECA.
• Strong knowledge of CAD/CAE tools, aero-thermal analysis, and engineering product development processes.
• Effective communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced engineering environment.
• Experience with compressor or chiller testing and refrigeration cycle analysis is valued.

• 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.

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The actual salary offer will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Any benefits listed do not promise or…