Aerospace Turbomachinery Design Engineer

Tata Technologies; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Tata Technologies in Irvine, CA is seeking a Mechanical Engineer with turbomachinery design experience to support aerospace thermal management subsystems for military and commercial platforms. The role focuses on rotating components such as compressors, pumps and fans, with hands‑on design from concept through validation.

Responsibilities include aerodynamics design, CFD and rotor dynamics checks, bearing and shaft considerations, CAD modeling (SolidWorks preferred), and collaboration with

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or equivalent.
• 7+ years of aerospace and defense mechanical subsystem development experience.
• Direct turbomachinery design experience (compressors, pumps, fans, or similar rotating machinery).
• Experience with aerodynamic design principles and performance prediction.
• Working knowledge of CFD tools and analysis interpretation.
• Experience with structural analysis of rotating components (stress, fatigue, rotor dynamics fundamentals).
• Proficiency in CAD tools (SolidWorks preferred; strong experience in other platforms acceptable).

Responsibilities

• Design mechanical enclosures and subsystems incorporating turbomachinery components.
• Lead the mechanical design and development of turbomachinery components including compressors, pumps, and fans.
• Perform aerodynamic design and optimization of rotating components.
• Conduct or support CFD analysis for flow performance and efficiency validation.
• Perform structural analysis of rotating components, including stress, fatigue, and rotor dynamics considerations.
• Support bearing selection, shaft design, housing integration, and sealing strategies.
• Define performance requirements and conduct trade studies during early-phase system architecture.
• Support prototype builds, performance testing, and validation activities.
• Ensure designs meet aerospace environmental requirements (shock, vibration, temperature, altitude).
• Collaborate with thermal, systems, controls, and packaging teams for subsystem integration.
• Develop detailed CAD models and manufacturing drawings (SolidWorks preferred).
• Participate in root cause analysis, performance troubleshooting, and design improvements.
• Ensure compliance with aerospace and defense standards and documentation practices.

Skills

Turbomachinery design

CFD analysis

Aerodynamics

Rotor dynamics

Structural analysis

CAD proficiency

System integration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

CFD tools

FEA tools

Job description

Tata Technologies in Irvine, CA is seeking a Mechanical Engineer with turbomachinery design experience to support aerospace thermal management subsystems for military and commercial platforms. The role focuses on rotating components such as compressors, pumps and fans, with hands‑on design from concept through validation.

Responsibilities include aerodynamics design, CFD and rotor dynamics checks, bearing and shaft considerations, CAD modeling (SolidWorks preferred), and collaboration with