Senior Turbomachinery Engineer

NewSpace Technical; Los Angeles (CA); Sur place; USD 95 000 - 115 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Competitive Salary

Stock Options

Premium Benefits

Flexible PTO

Résumé du poste

A pioneering clean energy company is seeking a Senior Turbomachinery Engineer to lead the design and testing of high-pressure turbomachinery. The role requires extensive experience in turbomachinery and a relevant degree. Offering competitive salary and comprehensive benefits, this position is located in Hawthorne, CA.

Qualifications

• Over 5 years of hands-on turbomachinery design, build, and testing experience.
• Strong grasp of turbomachinery fundamentals.
• Proficiency in fluid modeling for both compressible and incompressible flow.

Responsabilités

• Lead the design, development, and testing of helium circulator turbomachinery.
• Own full lifecycle engineering for components.
• Perform advanced thermal and fluid analysis.

Connaissances

Turbomachinery design

Fluid modeling

Communication skills

Cross-disciplinary collaboration

Formation

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering

Description du poste

Overview

Are you a Senior Turbomachinery Engineer ready to take full ownership of critical hardware at the heart of a pioneering clean energy system?

On offer is the opportunity to lead the design, build, and testing of high-pressure, high-temperature helium circulator turbomachinery for a compact, zero-emissions power system. You'll be responsible for taking this component from development and testing through to production integration, working cross-functionally to deliver performance, reliability, and manufacturability.

This position would suit an experienced turbomachinery engineer ready to lead a full hardware lifecycle in one of the most exciting clean tech projects in the world.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, and testing of helium circulator turbomachinery for the primary loop system.
• Own full lifecycle engineering for components, including supplier engagement and schedule management.
• Perform advanced thermal and fluid analysis to guide design and validate performance.
• Conduct trade studies to optimize for reliability, cost, and system-level performance.
• Create manufacturing instructions, test plans, BOMs, and risk assessments (FMEA).
• Oversee build and integration efforts, from concept through assembly and testing.
• Collaborate with other engineers to ensure alignment across mechanical, thermal, and system requirements.

Essential Skills and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering.
• 5+ years of hands-on turbomachinery design, build, and testing experience.
• Strong grasp of turbomachinery fundamentals and development best practices.
• Proficiency in fluid modeling (compressible and incompressible flow).
• Familiarity with manufacturing processes and design for manufacturability.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills across multi-disciplinary teams.
• Demonstrated ability to own a complete hardware development cycle.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States.

Application Instructions

If you are interested in this role, please click to apply or send your resume to [e-mail].

Employment details

• Employment type: Full-Time | On-Site
• Location: Hawthorne, CA
• Salary range: $95,000.00 - $115,000.00

Package: Competitive Salary + Stock Options + Premium Benefits + Flexible PTO

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