Senior Turbomachinery Engineer

Lumicity; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 160,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Lumicity, a clean energy startup in Los Angeles, seeks a Senior Turbomachinery Engineer to own the full lifecycle of high‑speed rotating machinery, from concept through prototype, testing and validation.

The role requires hands‑on design, analysis (FEA, thermal, vibration), CAD modeling and close collaboration with manufacturing. Strong experience in ASME Y14.5 and ANSYS is essential; startup background is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or similar field.
• 3+ years' experience in mechanical engineering, leading full lifecycle of turbomachinery and high-pressure systems.
• Strong understanding of ASME principles, particularly ASME Y14.5.
• Solid understanding of fluid mechanics, thermodynamics and core mechanical principles.
• Extensive knowledge of FEA, thermal, structural, fatigue and vibration analysis, with ANSYS.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of full lifecycle of turbomachinery (turbines, shafts, rotors, turbopumps) and high-pressure systems from design to prototype, analysis, testing and validation.
• Carry out hand calculations, FEA, thermal, structural, fatigue and vibration analyses to validate designs.
• Produce detailed CAD models, engineering drawings and assembly documentation.
• Support manufacturing to ensure designs are produced correctly.
• Offer technical expertise and advice post-delivery and drive product improvements.

Skills

Turbomachinery

Finite Element Analysis

Thermal analysis

Vibration analysis

Structural analysis

Fatigue analysis

CAD modeling

Technical documentation

Prototype testing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

ANSYS

CAD tools

Job description

Job Title: Senior Turbomachinery Engineer

Compensation: $160,000-$210,000 + Equity

Hours: Monday to Friday - flexible hours

The Client:

Lumicity has partnered with a growing clean energy startup based in Los Angeles, California on their search for a Senior Turbomachinery Engineer to join their team. This client is in the early stages of their development and is seeking a hands-on engineer who can take ownership of the full lifecycle of high-speed rotating machinery.

The Responsibilities:

• Take ownership of the full lifecycle of turbomachinery (turbines, shafts, rotors, turbopumps etc) and high-pressure systems, from design to prototype, analysis, testing, and through to validation.
• Carry out hand calculations, FEA, thermal, structural, fatigue and vibration analysis to validate the designs
• Produce detailed CAD models, engineering drawings and assembly documentation
• Support the manufacturing team where required to ensure the designs you have produced are created correctly
• Offer technical expertise and advice following product delivery, making improvements to products where required

The Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or similar field
• 3+ years' experience within mechanical engineering, leading the full lifecycle of turbomachinery and high-pressure systems
• Strong understanding of ASME principles, particularly ASME Y14.5
• Solid understanding of fluid mechanics, thermodynamics and other core mechanical engineering principles
• Extensive knowledge of FEA, thermal, structural, fatigue and vibration analysis, with knowledge of ANSYS
• Previous experience working within a startup environment is highly advantageous