Rotordynamics Engineer (Turbomachinery)

Location: Torrance, California, United States; onsite

Salary: $140,000–$215,000 USD per year

Company

Develops scalable, high-temperature nuclear power systems, fuel fabrication, and advanced energy technology for industrial power, hydrogen, and next-generation manufacturing.

What you will do

• Analyze rotating groups for acceptable rotordynamic margins.
• Work with secondary-flow and seal engineers to define acceptable seal clearances.
• Define balancing requirements and procedures for rotating groups.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to develop manufacturable, efficient, and robust turbomachinery designs.
• Influence turbomachinery system architecture and power-generation design decisions as an early team member.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering.
• At least 3 years of experience conducting rotordynamic analyses.
• Experience analyzing lateral and torsional rotordynamic responses in rotating systems.
• Experience defining balancing requirements for turbomachinery and working with high-speed rotating equipment such as gas turbines, steam turbines, blowers, turboexpanders, or turbopumps.
• Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States as a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident.

Nice to have

• Master’s degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering.
• Experience diagnosing vibration or rotordynamic failures and performing root-cause analysis.
• Experience with API 617, API 684, or similar industry rotordynamic standards.
• Experience with vibration signal processing and rotordynamic analysis packages such as AxStream, Concepts NREC, or Dyrobes.
• Experience with supercritical CO2 systems.

Culture & Benefits

• Equity ownership in a rapidly growing advanced energy startup.
• Comprehensive medical benefits and unlimited PTO.
• Free daily lunch and dinner provided onsite.
• Generous PPE stipend.
• High-impact environment with significant ownership, autonomy, and opportunities for rapid career growth.
• Direct collaboration with experienced operators, engineers, and industry leaders.