Senior Turbomachinery Systems Engineer

Acutronic; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer-paid benefits

Company-paid holidays & paid leave

Job summary

Acutronic in Austin, TX is seeking a Systems and Mechanical Design Engineer III to own customer-driven projects and NPI efforts from proposal through qualification testing and production support.

The ideal candidate has 7+ years of turbomachinery experience and will work across design, analysis, and verification to deliver reliable engine systems. This role emphasizes hands-on leadership, cross-functional collaboration, and cost-effective design decisions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, or equivalent Engineering from an accredited college or university required.
• At least seven years of experience in turbomachinery related field required.
• A combination of education and experience will be considered.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and test micro-turbine and turbo-generator systems.
• Perform mechanical design and analysis of static and rotating hardware, utilizing metallic or composite materials, across both cold and hot sections of the engine.
• Utilize Siemens Teamcenter and NX for modeling and drafting, adhering to the latest dimensional and tolerancing standards (ASME Y14.5).
• Set up, execute, and review advanced analyses using tools like ANSYS, focusing on elastic or elastic-plastic behavior, blade and vane dynamics, rotor-dynamics, and thermals.
• Iterate design concepts with a keen eye on driving cost reduction and enhancing value in the design.
• Engage in customer-funded or internal projects, assisting in the drafting of proposals for customer projects.
• Take on project management responsibilities for designing and producing engine systems.
• Holistically manage component level and subsystem level hardware from digital (PLM) to physical (hardware test and verification).
• Collaborate with other team members and subject matter experts to succeed in achieving program milestones.
• Assist management in the prioritization of tasks and allocating resources; balancing project obligations, delivery milestones, and budget requirements while adhering to quality and functional specifications.
• Provide expert advice to senior management on problem-solving and solution strategies.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical, Aerospace, or equivalent Engineering

Job description

Acutronic in Austin, TX is seeking a Systems and Mechanical Design Engineer III to own customer-driven projects and NPI efforts from proposal through qualification testing and production support.

The ideal candidate has 7+ years of turbomachinery experience and will work across design, analysis, and verification to deliver reliable engine systems. This role emphasizes hands-on leadership, cross-functional collaboration, and cost-effective design decisions.