Turbomachinery Aerodynamics Engineer

Valar Atomics; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity ownership

Unlimited PTO

Free daily lunch and dinner onsite

PPE stipend

Rapid career growth

Direct collaboration with operators/gu

Job summary

Valar Atomics is seeking a turbomachinery aerodynamics engineer to join the turbomachinery team and advance power generation capability. You will lead aerodynamic design for cutting-edge turbomachinery and work with cross-functional teams to create manufacturable, high-efficiency, robust designs.

As an early hire, you’ll directly influence system architecture decisions. The role offers equity, rapid growth opportunities, and collaboration with industry leaders in a high-impact startup

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering required.
• Experience analyzing turbomachinery (Turbines, Compressors, Turbochargers, Turboexpanders, Blowers, Turbopumps, etc.).
• Experience with meanline and streamline analysis of turbomachinery.
• Experience with 3D CFD simulations of turbomachinery.

Responsibilities

• Conduct meanline and streamline analysis of turbomachinery designs.
• Analyze turbomachinery components using 3D CFD.
• Conduct trade studies of turbomachinery configurations including stage count, shrouded/unshrouded designs, axial/radial configurations.

Skills

Meanline analysis

Streamline analysis

3D CFD

turbomachinery analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

AxStream

Concepts NREC

NPSS OTAC

Job description

The Team

As part of the Engineering organization, Power Con v ers ion develops the technologies that efficiently transform reactor-generated heat into usable electrical power . The team focuses on maximizing system performance, reliability, and commercial viability.

The Role

Valar Atomics is seeking a turbomachinery aerodynamics engineer to join the turbomachinery team and advance power generation capability. In this role,you’llbe responsible forthe aerodynamic design ofcutting-edgeturbomachinery for power generation.You’llbe working withcross-functionalteam members to define a manufacturable,high efficiency, robust design.As an early hire in turbomachinery, you will be able to directly influence design decisions on the system architecture.

Key Responsibilities

• Conductmeanlineand streamline analysis of turbomachinery designs
• Analyze turbomachinery components using3D CFD
• Conduct trade studies of turbomachinery configurations including stage count, shrouded/unshrouded designs, axial/radial configurations

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanicalor AerospaceEngineering
• Experience analyzing turbomachinery (Turbines, Compressors, Turbochargers, Turboexpanders, Blowers, Turbopumps, etc.)
• Experience withmeanlineand streamline analysis of turbomachinery
• Experience with 3D CFD simulations of turbomachinery

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Master's degree in Mechanicalor AerospaceEngineering
• Knowledge of manufacturing, postprocessing, assembly, inspection procedures for turbomachinery
• Experience with supercritical C02
• Experience with unsteady simulations of turbomachinery
• Experience with thermodynamic cycle analysis
• Experience with commercially available turbomachinery design packages (AxStream, Concepts NREC, NPSS OTAC)

What We Offer

• Equity ownership in a rapidly growing advanced energy company
• Unlimited PTO
• Free daily lunch and dinner provided onsite
• Generous PPE stipend
• High-impact startup environment with significant ownership and autonomy
• Opportunities for rapid career growth and internal advancement
• Direct collaboration with experienced operators, engineers, and industry leaders
• The opportunity to help build and scale transformative energy technology from the ground up

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Valar Atomics is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable law.

We are committed to providing a workplace free of discrimination and harassment and will provide reasonable accommodation as required by law.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States as a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident (green card holder).