Lead Mechanical Designer, Turbomachinery

The role

You will lead a team of 4-5 designers to design static and rotating components for supercritical CO2 power cycle turbomachinery. You will own the process of bringing components from design to test and full scale production.

What you will do

• Lead group of 4-5 mechanical designers in the design of Valar’s first supercritical CO2 power cycle
• Own all aspects of bringing assigned components to test and to full scale production
• Develop detailed 3D CAD models, assemblies, and engineering drawings
• Apply advanced GD&T and tolerance analysis
• Select component materials that balance capability versus lead time and cost considerations

Required qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering
• Demonstrated track record of bringing precision mechanical assemblies into production
• Demonstrated success in leading groups of engineers on large technical projects
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and good judgement of when to use them
• Minimum 10 years of experience as a mechanical designer
• Excellent judgement in material selection

Nice to have

• Master's degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering
• Experience with basic structural, thermal, and rotordynamic analysis
• Experience with turbomachinery mechanical design
• Experience in gas turbines, gearboxes, gas compressors, turbopumps, generators, or turboexpanders
• 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.