Valar Atomics
Turbomachinery Aerodynamics Engineer
Torrance, California, United States$140k–$215kmidAdded 2 months ago
About this role
Valar Atomics seeks a Turbomachinery Aerodynamics Engineer to contribute to their mission of developing clean, high-temperature nuclear power. This role focuses on the aerodynamic design of turbomachinery components for power generation, working closely with a cross-functional team to ensure manufacturability and high efficiency. As an early hire, you'll have significant influence on system architecture and design decisions.
What you'll do
- Conduct meanline and streamline analysis of turbomachinery designs
- Analyze turbomachinery components using 3D CFD
- Conduct trade studies of turbomachinery configurations
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams
- Define manufacturable, high-efficiency, robust designs
What they're looking for
- Turbomachinery analysis
- Meanline and streamline analysis
- 3D CFD simulations
- Trade studies
- Aerodynamic design
- Unsteady simulations (preferred)
- Thermodynamic cycle analysis (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 with 3D CFD simulations of turbomachinery.
- Walk me through your approach to a meanline and streamline analysis for a turbomachinery design.