Thermal Engineer, Turbomachinery

Valar Atomics•Torrance, CA

21h•$140,000 - $215,000

About The Position

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 thermal analysis of cutting edge turbomachinery rotors and static structures. You’ll be working with cross-functional team members to define a high efficiency, highly producible cycle design. As an early hire in turbomachinery, you will be able to directly influence design decisions on the system architecture.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering
3 years experience in thermal analysis of complex rotating components
Experience with a finite element thermal analysis tool such as Ansys Thermal

Nice To Haves

Master's degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering
Experience with turbomachinery in a design or test environment
Experience with conjugate heat transfer analysis
Experience with heat exchanger design
Experience with supercritical C02
Experience analyzing turbomachinery at a component design level

Responsibilities

Analyze rotating and static components to define their maximum operating temperature
Develop thermal isolation strategies to keep components below their maximum operating temperature
Define turbine blade operating temperatures for creep and stress rupture life calculations
Define insulation strategies for the power conversion system to minimize waste heat losses

Benefits

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