Heat Transfer Engineer, Turbomachinery

The role

You will perform thermal analysis of turbomachinery rotors and static structures. You will work with cross-functional teams to define high efficiency, highly producible cycle designs.

What you will do

• Analyze rotating and static components to define their maximum operating temperature
• Develop thermal isolation strategies to keep components below their maximum operating temperature
• Define turbine blade operating temperatures for creep and stress rupture life calculations
• Define insulation strategies for the power conversion system to minimize waste heat losses

Required qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering
• 3 years experience in thermal analysis of complex rotating components
• Experience with a finite element thermal analysis tool such as Ansys Thermal

Nice to have

• Master's degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering
• Experience with turbomachinery in a design or test environment
• Experience with conjugate heat transfer analysis
• Experience with heat exchanger design
• Experience with supercritical C02
• Experience analyzing turbomachinery at a component design level

Benefits

• Competitive base salary
• Equity ownership in a rapidly growing advanced energy company
• Comprehensive medical benefits
• Unlimited PTO
• Free daily lunch and dinner provided onsite
• Generous PPE stipend
• High-impact startup environment with significant ownership and autonomy
• Opportunities for rapid career growth and internal advancement
• Direct collaboration with experienced operators, engineers, and industry leaders
• The opportunity to help build and scale transformative energy technology from the ground up

Before you apply

• Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States as a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident (green card holder)

About the company

Valar Atomics aims to make clean, high-temperature nuclear power scalable. Their first pilot plant will be in Orangeville, Utah.