Structures Engineer, Turbomachinery – Equity & Impact

Valar Atomics Inc.; Torrance (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 215,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity ownership in a rapidly growing…

Unlimited PTO

Free daily lunch and dinner onsite

Generous PPE stipend

High-impact startup environment

Job summary

Valar Atomics is seeking a Structures Engineer to join the turbomachinery static hardware team. You will analyze static components for robust, manufacturable designs and work with cross-functional partners to define clearances for rotating turbomachinery.

The role emphasizes structural margins under various operating conditions, material selection, and collaboration with experienced engineers to influence system architecture as an early hire.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering.
• Minimum 3 years of experience conducting structural analysis.
• Experience with commercial FEA codes such as Ansys, Nastran, Abaqus.
• Experience with high temperature components and materials.

Responsibilities

• Analyze components for structural margins in a variety of operating conditions and transients.
• Size components for adequate strength.
• Select materials that balance capability versus lead time and cost considerations.
• Partner with cross functional partners to define required clearances for rotating turbomachinery.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering

Master's degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering

Tools

Ansys

Nastran

Abaqus

Job description

Valar Atomics is seeking a Structures Engineer to join the turbomachinery static hardware team. You will analyze static components for robust, manufacturable designs and work with cross-functional partners to define clearances for rotating turbomachinery.

The role emphasizes structural margins under various operating conditions, material selection, and collaboration with experienced engineers to influence system architecture as an early hire.