Staff Turbomachinery Engineer Verified today
About the Role
You will be a key member of a small and talented team refining turbomachinery technology across multiple engine platforms. You will own portions of turbopump technology, provide an active voice in engine test and development, and report to the Manager of Turbomachinery Core Technology.
This is a hybrid position based in Berthoud, Colorado with expectation to work on-site 2-3 days per week.
Responsibilities
- Support conceptual design and development of new turbomachinery as 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 create 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
- 5+ years' experience in turbomachinery design and development with 8+ years' experience in an engineering discipline
- 5+ years' experience working with CAD software, preferably Siemens NX or PTC Creo
- Comfortable working in fast-paced startup environment
- Significant experience and technical expertise in one or more of the following areas: rotor dynamics and 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 Employment
Base compensation range: $132,000 to $165,000, determined by education, experience, knowledge, skills and abilities.
Classification: Full-time Exempt
Benefits
- Unlimited PTO (vacation, sick, personal, bereavement)
- Paid parental and adoptive leave
- Medical, dental and vision insurance
- Tax advantage accounts (HSA/FSA)
- Employer-paid short and long term disability, basic life, AD&D
- Voluntary life and emergency medical transport options
- EAP program
- 401k retirement savings plan with company match
Requirements
Must be a U.S. Person (U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident). Eligibility to obtain and maintain a U.S. Security Clearance required.