Alexandra S.

Experience

• CFD Analysis Engineer NPO Energomash OAO · Full-time Apr 2023 – Present 3 yrs 4 mos Moscow, Moscow, Russia Working in the Analysis Department, within the Heat Transfer, Hydraulics, and Fluid Dynamics sector. Primarily focused on the analysis and design support of pumps and turbines for liquid rocket engine turbopump assemblies. Responsible for computational analysis and simulation in ANSYS CFX to support engine design and troubleshooting.
• CFD Analysis Engineer AO "OKB "KRISTALL" · Full-time Jul 2023 – Apr 2026 2 yrs 9 mos Moscow, Moscow, Russia Modeled and analyzed fluid flow and performance of pumps and fans using ANSYS CFD. Calculated axial forces acting on pump impellers to validate and inform mechanical design decisions. Executed performance and cavitation testing of centrifugal pumps; analyzed data to generate head, efficiency, and cavitation curves. Prepared detailed technical reports documenting all phases of analytical and experimental work.
• Research Assistant Moscow Aviation Institute · Part-time Aug 2023 – Aug 2025 2 yrs Moscow, Moscow, Russia Conducted applied research and numerical analysis for the design of liquid rocket engines (LRE) turbopump assemblies.
  
  - Performed gasdynamic analysis of turbine configurations using ANSYS CFX to support R&D projects and select the optimal design.
  
  - Performed system-level analysis for an LRE, calculating the energy balance to optimize the interaction between the turbopump and engine thrust chamber.
  
  - Investigated the impact of novel fuel types on overall LRE performance and efficiency.
  
  - Сo-authored research papers for presentation at national and international conferences.