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Senior Engineer Aerodynamic

Germany, Hamburg Employment contract · Job Posted April 23, 2026
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At Nordex, rotor blade aerodynamic design is a key differentiator in our wind turbine technology. We are seeking an experienced engineer who can lead complex design projects and contribute to the continuous improvement of our aerodynamic capabilities. This role requires a deep understanding of aerodynamic principles and hands-on experience in rotor blade development.

Job Responsibility

  • Independently plan, structure, and execute technically complex aerodynamic design projects, including the development of new rotor blades and the detailed analysis of legacy designs
  • Applying advanced fluid dynamics principles, leveraging high-fidelity simulation tools, and integrating multidisciplinary constraints to achieve optimal aerodynamic performance
  • Development and continues improvement of prediction methods and industrialization of research approaches and methods
  • Aerodynamic design, evaluation and optimization of wind turbine rotor blades
  • Prepare and present technical results in engineering review meetings and communicate key findings, risks, and recommendations to senior management and other decision‑making stakeholders
  • Automation of methods within the framework of in-house design tools
  • Validation of results and method tuning using measurement data

Requirements

  • Master's degree in Mechanical or Aeronautical Engineering, or a closely related field
  • a PhD is a strong advantage, particularly with specialization in aerodynamics
  • Minimum of 5-8 years of professional experience in aerodynamic design or related engineering fields, ideally within the wind energy sector or similar industries involving complex fluid dynamics applications
  • Strong organizational mindset with demonstrated ability to manage complex engineering projects from concept to execution
  • Proficient in engineering programming, with hands-on experience in languages such as Python, C/C++, and MATLAB, applied to simulation, data analysis, and tool development
  • Fluency in English is required

Nice to have

Proficiency in German or Spanish is considered a plus

What we offer

  • Flexible working hours
  • Various working time models
  • Up to 8 days of mobile work per month
  • 80% subsidy for the public transportation ticket (Deutschlandticket)
  • €15 employer contribution for bike leasing
  • Company pension scheme
  • Option of occupational disability insurance
  • Health days
  • Company sports activities
  • Office yoga
  • Free support from the pme Family Service
  • 30 days of vacation per year based on a full-time position
  • December 24th and 31st off
  • International and collegial corporate culture
  • Attractive discounts on travel, tech, and much more

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