Rotordynamics Engineer — High-Impact Turbomachinery

Valar Atomics Inc.; Torrance (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 215,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity ownership

Unlimited PTO

Free daily lunch and dinner on site

PPE stipend

High-impact startup with autonomy

Job summary

Valar Atomics in Torrance, CA is hiring an experienced Rotordynamics Engineer to join our turbomachinery team and advance power generation capability. You will analyze rotating groups, define tolerances, and influence system architecture while collaborating with cross-functional engineers.

As an early hire, you will directly impact design decisions and help scale transformative energy technology from the ground up, with equity ownership and a high-growth startup environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering required.
• Minimum 3 years of rotordynamics analyses experience.
• Experience with high-speed rotating equipment in turbines or turbomachinery.
• Strong vibration analysis and balancing capability.

Responsibilities

• Analyze rotating group margin for rotor dynamics.
• Define seal clearances with cross-functional team.
• Set balance requirements and procedures for rotating group.

Skills

Rotordynamics

Turbo machinery

Vibration analysis

FEM/CAE

Education

Bachelor's in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering

Master's in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering

Tools

AxStream

Concepts NREC

Dyrobes

API 617/684

Job description

Valar Atomics in Torrance, CA is hiring an experienced Rotordynamics Engineer to join our turbomachinery team and advance power generation capability. You will analyze rotating groups, define tolerances, and influence system architecture while collaborating with cross-functional engineers.

As an early hire, you will directly impact design decisions and help scale transformative energy technology from the ground up, with equity ownership and a high-growth startup environment.