Principal Turbomachinery Engineer, Turbine Development (Aerospace)

Location: Colorado, USA

Hiring range: $185,000–$277,000 USD annually

Company

hirify.global develops rockets, manufacturing systems, and propulsion technologies, including the Terran R launch vehicle and Aeon-R engine systems.

What you will do

• Advance turbine design for space applications and future rocket turbopump systems.
• Work across the design, development, and analysis of turbomachinery.
• Collaborate with propulsion development and manufacturing teams to incorporate design improvements.
• Support the development, testing, iteration, and full product lifecycle of Aeon-R engine systems.
• Drive independent projects to completion while resolving complex technical issues in a fast-paced aerospace environment.

Requirements

• Degree in engineering or a related technical field and 15+ years of relevant experience.
• Experience with turbine design, aerodynamic analysis, and structural analysis.
• Experience with LCF and HCF methodologies.
• Experience with transient thermal and aerodynamic analysis.
• Experience with forced response analysis.
• Knowledge of industry-standard turbomachinery design and analysis.
• Strong communication skills.
• Knowledge of turbopump assembly procedures, including rotor balancing, interference fits, clearance checks, structural proofing, and leak checks.

Nice to have

• Experience with in-situ mode shape and blade deformation measurement.
• Experience overseeing turbomachinery development or test campaigns.
• Proficiency in Siemens NX and Teamcenter.
• Experience in a startup or agile development environment.
• Experience working in a flight development program.

Culture & Benefits

• Autonomy, ownership, and the opportunity to shape products, processes, and decisions.
• Cross-functional collaboration across propulsion, manufacturing, testing, launch, and integration teams.
• Competitive salary and equity.
• Generous paid time off and sick leave, parental leave, and an annual learning and development stipend.
• Commitment to transparency, fairness, and equal employment opportunity.

Hiring process

• The position will be posted for at least five days and will remain open until a qualified candidate is hired.
• Compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications, and other job-related factors.