Valar Atomics
Cycle Performance Engineer - Turbomachinery
Torrance, California, United States$140k–$215kmidAdded 1 month ago
About this role
Valar Atomics is seeking a Cycle Performance Engineer to join their growing turbomachinery team and contribute to the development of cutting-edge power conversion systems. This role involves creating and maintaining thermodynamic models, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and optimizing system performance for clean, high-temperature nuclear power. As an early hire, you'll have a direct impact on design decisions.
What you'll do
- Develop and maintain a thermodynamic model of the power conversion system.
- Integrate component performance data into the system model.
- Partner with various engineering teams (turbomachinery, secondary flow, heat exchangers).
- Define instrumentation plans for model calibration.
- Evaluate system-level trades to optimize business outcomes.
What they're looking for
- Thermodynamic modeling
- NPSS, Aspen, GateCycle, Flownex, EES
- Turbomachinery
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Closed cycles (preferred)
Benefits
- Competitive base salary
- Equity ownership
- Comprehensive medical benefits
- Unlimited PTO
- Free daily lunch and dinner
- Generous PPE stipend
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Valar Atomics
- Industry
- Manufacturing
Likely interview questions
- Describe your experience using thermodynamic solvers like NPSS, Aspen, or GateCycle.
- Walk me through your approach to developing a thermodynamic model for a complex system.