Turbomachinery Aerodynamics Engineer - Power Generation

Blackwing; Torrance (CA); Hybrid; USD 140.000 - 215.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Competitive base salary

Equity ownership

Medical benefits

Unlimited PTO

Lunch and dinner onsite

Zusammenfassung

Valar Atomics is seeking a turbomachinery aerodynamics engineer to join the turbomachinery team and advance power generation capability. In this role, you’ll be responsible for the aerodynamic design of cutting-edge turbomachinery for power generation. You’ll be working with cross-functional team 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.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering is required.
• Experience analyzing turbomachinery (turbines, compressors, turbomachinery components).
• Experience with meanline and streamline analysis of turbomachinery.
• Experience with 3D CFD simulations of turbomachinery.

Aufgaben

• 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.

Kenntnisse

Meanline analysis

Streamline analysis

3D CFD simulations

Turbomachinery experience

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering

Master's degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering

Tools

AxStream

Concepts NREC

NPSS OTAC

Jobbeschreibung

About Valar Atomics

At Valar Atomics, we're redefining what's possible in energy. Our mission is to make clean, high-temperature nuclear power scalable—unlocking abundant energy for industry, hydrogen, and next-generation manufacturing. We are a team of builders, engineers, and operators who believe nuclear energy should be fast to deploy, factory-made, and built for the real world. Our first pilot plant in Orangeville, Utah will demonstrate how advanced nuclear systems and fuel fabrication can power the future. Joining Valar Atomics means becoming part of a company where autonomy, ownership, and impact exist at every level.

The Team

As part of theEngineering organization,PowerConversiondevelops the technologies that efficiently transform reactor-generated heat into usable electricalpower. 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

• Competitive base salary
• Equity ownership in a rapidly growing advanced energy company
• Comprehensive medical benefits
• 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).

Salary

$140,000—$215,000 USD