Senior Turbomachinery Engineer Verified today
About the Role
As a senior turbomachinery engineer, you will be a key member of a small, talented team refining turbomachinery technology across multiple engine platforms. You will own portions of the turbopump technology and provide an active voice in engine test and development. This is a hybrid position based in Berthoud, Colorado with the expectation to work on-site 2-3 days per week. You report to the Manager of Turbomachinery Core Technology.
Responsibilities
- Support conceptual design and development of new turbomachinery as the subject matter expert in one or more key areas. Perform design trades, preliminary design work and analysis to support this.
- Collaborate with the Turbomachinery Design team to develop high-performing, state-of-the-art turbomachinery detailed designs that are manufacture-able and flight ready.
- Support existing Ursa Major turbomachinery to troubleshoot performance or reliability issues in your area(s) of expertise.
Required Qualifications
- Minimum B.S. degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering.
- 2+ years' experience in turbomachinery design and development with 5+ years' experience in an engineering discipline.
- 2+ years' experience working with CAD software, preferably Siemens NX or PTC Creo.
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced, startup environment.
- Significant experience and technical expertise in one or more of the following areas:
- Rotor dynamics; balancing fundamentals
- Turbine stage aero-mechanical design
- Hydrodynamic design of pumps and inducers
- Turbomachinery detailed layout and design
- Experience in turbomachinery-related analysis software (ANSYS FEA, CFD or other specialized software as applicable).
Desired Skills and Experience
- Experience with structural and thermal analysis using ANSYS FEA software.
- Proficiency with major industry CFD software (CFX, Fluent, etc.).
- Experience in liquid rocket engine design, test or analysis.
Compensation and Benefits
Base compensation: $112,000 to $140,000, determined by education, experience, knowledge, skills and abilities.
Full-time exempt classification.
Benefits include unlimited PTO, paid parental and adoptive leave, medical/dental/vision insurance, tax-advantaged accounts (HSA/FSA), employer-paid disability and life insurance, 401(k) with company match, EAP program, and additional voluntary benefit options.
Requirements
- Must be a U.S. Person (U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident).
- Eligibility to obtain and maintain a U.S. Security Clearance.