Rotordynamics Engineer, Turbomachinery

Torrance, California, United States. Posted 3 months ago

The role

You will analyze the rotating group for Valar's power generation turbomachinery. You will work with cross-functional team members to define a manufacturable, high efficiency, robust design.

What you will do

Analyze rotating groups for acceptable rotordynamic margin
Work closely with secondary flow and seal engineers to define acceptable seal clearances
Define balance requirements and procedures for rotating group

Required qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering
Minimum 3 years of experience conducting rotordynamic analyses
Experience analyzing rotating systems for lateral and torsional rotordynamic response
Experience defining balancing requirements for turbomachinery
Experience with high speed rotating equipment in gas turbines, steam turbines, blowers, turboexpanders, turbopumps, etc.

Nice to have

Master's degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering
Experience diagnosing or root causing vibration/rotordynamic failures of equipment
Experience with industry rotordynamic standards API 617, API 684, etc.
Experience with vibration signal processing
Experience with commercially available rotordynamic analysis packages (AxStream, Concepts NREC, Dyrobes)
Experience with supercritical C02

Benefits

Competitive base salary
Equity ownership
Comprehensive medical benefits
Unlimited PTO
Free daily lunch and dinner provided onsite
Generous PPE stipend

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. The company is building a first pilot plant in Orangeville, Utah.