Turbomachinery Engineer

Role Overview

• Lead the hands-on design, development, production, assembly, and testing of turbomachinery components.
• Apply mechanical design fundamentals to create and improve engineering drawings, specifications, processes, and design manuals to address product and process requests.
• Own turbomachinery component hardware across the entire product lifecycle, from research to flight.
• Provide engineering dispositions for non-conforming hardware identified during the manufacturing and assembly process.
• Perform root cause analysis to develop corrective actions that support continuous improvement initiatives, including development test failure investigation, product and process optimization, rework minimization, cost reduction, and scrap reduction.
• Perform turbomachinery design analyses such as thermal, structural, and rotordynamics while collaborating with the aerodynamic designers.
• Utilize test data to evaluate and improve designs.
• Guide and mentor design and manufacturing teammates in a highly collaborative environment.

Requirements

• Minimum of a B.S. degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering.
• 8+ years proven track record in design, development, testing, production, manufacturing, and/or assembly of turbomachinery components.
• Solid understanding of first principles of rotating machinery component mechanical design, including turbines, impellers, housings, seals and bearings.
• Working knowledge of ASME Y14.5 standards and GD&T associated with complex rotating assemblies.
• Working knowledge of aerospace materials & treatments.
• Working knowledge of hardware fabrication & assembly processes.
• Strong understanding of turbomachinery thermodynamic and aerodynamic design concepts.
• Proficiency in data analysis and post-processing to assess component health.
• Ability to effectively lead anomaly investigations and collaborate with multi-disciplinary and cross-functional teams.
• Possess high attention to detail and strong organizational/coordination skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Preferred Qualifications: MS or PhD degree in engineering.
• Experience with quality management systems supporting aerospace and propulsion-related hardware.
• Experience transitioning products from development to production.
• Experience with continuous improvement and Kaizen.
• Experience with turbomachinery production, qualification testing and flight operations.
• Working knowledge of configuration management principles and practices.
• Ability to effectively lead multi-functional teams in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with cryogenic fluids.
• Expertise in rotordynamics and gas bearing design.
• Experience in Design for Manufacturing and Assembly (DFMA).

Tech Stack

• Assembly

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance
• Paid parental leave
• Short and long-term disability
• 401(k) with a company match of up to 5%
• Education Support Program
• Stock Options for all regular employees (working at least 20 hours/week)
• Paid Time Off: Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays.