Rotordynamics Engineer – Turbomachinery (Equity + Growth)

Valar Atomics; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity ownership

Unlimited PTO

Free daily lunch

PPE stipend

Autonomy

Career growth

Job summary

Valar Atomics in Los Angeles is seeking a rotordynamics engineer to join the turbomachinery team and advance power generation capability. You’ll analyze the rotating group for margins and define balance and clearance requirements.

As an early hire, you’ll influence system architecture decisions and work with cross-functional engineers to design a manufacturable, high-efficiency turbomachinery platform. This role offers equity, generous PTO, onsite meals, and direct collaboration with experienced

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering.
• Minimum 3 years of rotordynamics 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Rotordynamics analysis

Balancing requirements

Turbomachinery

High-speed rotating equipment

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering

Master's degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering

Tools

AxStream

Concepts NREC

Dyrobes

Job description

Valar Atomics in Los Angeles is seeking a rotordynamics engineer to join the turbomachinery team and advance power generation capability. You’ll analyze the rotating group for margins and define balance and clearance requirements.

As an early hire, you’ll influence system architecture decisions and work with cross-functional engineers to design a manufacturable, high-efficiency turbomachinery platform. This role offers equity, generous PTO, onsite meals, and direct collaboration with experienced