Thermal Engineer, Turbomachinery

Location: Torrance, California, United States; onsite

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

Company

Develops scalable, factory-made high-temperature nuclear power systems for industrial energy, hydrogen, and next-generation manufacturing.

What you will do

• Analyze rotating and static turbomachinery components to define maximum operating temperatures.
• Develop thermal isolation strategies that keep components below their operating limits.
• Define turbine blade operating temperatures for creep and stress rupture life calculations.
• Design insulation strategies for the power conversion system to minimize waste heat losses.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to define high-efficiency, highly producible cycle designs.
• Influence turbomachinery and system architecture decisions as an early member of the team.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering.
• At least 3 years of experience in thermal analysis of complex rotating components.
• Experience with a finite element thermal analysis tool such as Ansys Thermal.
• Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States as a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident.
• Ability to work across aerodynamic, structural, manufacturing, and turbomachinery design perspectives.

Nice to have

• Master’s degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering.
• Experience with turbomachinery in a design or test environment.
• Experience with conjugate heat transfer analysis or heat exchanger design.
• Experience with supercritical CO2.
• Experience analyzing turbomachinery at the component design level.

Culture & Benefits

• Equity ownership in a rapidly growing advanced energy startup.
• Comprehensive medical benefits and unlimited paid time off.
• Free daily lunch and dinner provided onsite.
• Generous PPE stipend.
• High autonomy, significant ownership, rapid career growth, and direct collaboration with experienced engineers, operators, and industry leaders.