Turbomachinery Power-Conversion Engineer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Equity ownership

Unlimited PTO

Free meals onsite

PPE stipend

Job summary

Valar Atomics is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to join the turbomachinery-focused Power Conversion team. You will design static and rotating components, define manufacturable, high-efficiency solutions, and influence system architecture as an early hire.

You will develop 3D CAD models and drawings, select materials, and coordinate with machine shops to bring components from concept to test and, eventually, production.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering.
• Experience with high-temperature components and materials.
• Minimum 3 years of experience as a mechanical designer.
• Master's degree preferred in related field.

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical design of assigned components across the power conversion discipline.
• Facilitate required analyses to further the design and procurement of your components.
• Own all aspects of bringing assigned components to test and to full scale production.
• Develop detailed 3D CAD models, assemblies, and engineering drawings (SolidWorks, Creo, or NX), applying advanced GD&T and tolerance analysis.
• Select component materials that balance capability versus lead time and cost considerations.
• Interface with internal and external machine shops to develop a manufacturable design.

Skills

Mechanical design

High-temperature components

Cross-functional collaboration

Manufacturing processes

Education

Bachelor's in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering

Master's degree preferred

Tools

SolidWorks

Creo

NX

GD&T

Job description

Valar Atomics is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to join the turbomachinery-focused Power Conversion team. You will design static and rotating components, define manufacturable, high-efficiency solutions, and influence system architecture as an early hire.

You will develop 3D CAD models and drawings, select materials, and coordinate with machine shops to bring components from concept to test and, eventually, production.