Rotordynamics Engineer, Turbomachinery for Next-Gen Power

Valar Atomics; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity ownership

Unlimited PTO

Free onsite meals

PPE stipend

High-impact startup environment

Job summary

Valar Atomics in Long Beach, CA is seeking a rotordynamics engineer to join our turbomachinery team and advance power generation capability. You’ll analyze rotating groups, define balance requirements, and work with cross-functional engineers to deliver a manufacturable, high-efficiency design.

As an early hire, you’ll influence system architecture decisions and help scale transformative energy technology from the ground up, with equity ownership and rapid career growth in a high-impact startup

Qualifications

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

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

High-speed rotating equipment

Cross-functional teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering

Master's degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering

Tools

AxStream

Concepts NREC

Dyrobes

API 617

Job description

Valar Atomics in Long Beach, CA is seeking a rotordynamics engineer to join our turbomachinery team and advance power generation capability. You’ll analyze rotating groups, define balance requirements, and work with cross-functional engineers to deliver a manufacturable, high-efficiency design.

As an early hire, you’ll influence system architecture decisions and help scale transformative energy technology from the ground up, with equity ownership and rapid career growth in a high-impact startup