Turbomachinery Aerodynamics Engineer

Torrance, California, United States. Posted 3 months ago

The role

You will perform aerodynamic design of turbomachinery for power generation. You will work with cross-functional teams to define manufacturable, high efficiency, and robust designs.

What you will do

Conduct meanline and streamline analysis of turbomachinery designs
Analyze turbomachinery components using 3D CFD
Conduct trade studies of turbomachinery configurations including stage count, shrouded/unshrouded designs, axial/radial configurations

Required qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering
Experience analyzing turbomachinery (Turbines, Compressors, Turbochargers, Turboexpanders, Blowers, Turbopumps, etc.)
Experience with meanline and streamline analysis of turbomachinery
Experience with 3D CFD simulations of turbomachinery

Nice to have

Master's degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering
Knowledge of manufacturing, postprocessing, assembly, inspection procedures for turbomachinery
Experience with supercritical C02
Experience with unsteady simulations of turbomachinery
Experience with thermodynamic cycle analysis
Experience with commercially available turbomachinery design packages (AxStream, Concepts NREC, NPSS OTAC)

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 is an advanced energy company aiming to make clean, high-temperature nuclear power scalable. Their first pilot plant will be in Orangeville, Utah.