21h ago

Senior Turbomachinery Engineer

San Francisco

$150k-$225k / year

full-timemidaerospace

๐Ÿ›  Tech Stack

๐Ÿ’ผ About This Role

You'll lead rotordynamic analysis and mechanical design of turbomachinery for a vertically integrated aerospace startup. Your work will directly enable high-speed supersonic flight and close aircraft performance gaps. This role offers the chance to shape cutting-edge propulsion systems in a flat, fast-moving engineering culture.

๐ŸŽฏ What You'll Do

  • Lead rotordynamic analysis including critical speed and stability margins
  • Select bearings and define preload, stiffness, and damping
  • Define and execute test campaigns for rotordynamic validation
  • Develop computational models with StarCCM+ and AxSTREAM

๐Ÿ“‹ Requirements

  • 5+ years in turbomachinery design with rotordynamic analysis ownership
  • Hands-on experience with DyRoBes or equivalent rotordynamic tools
  • Experience with CFD and compressor geometry development (StarCCM+, AxStream)
  • Proficient in Siemens NX for rotating assembly CAD

โœจ Nice to Have

  • Experience with propulsion cycle tools (GasTurb, NPSS)
  • Scripting skills in Python or MATLAB for analysis automation
  • Effective communicator for cross-functional design reviews

๐ŸŽ Benefits & Perks

  • ๐Ÿฅ Comprehensive medical, dental, vision insurance with FSA
  • ๐Ÿ’ฐ 401(k) program and transparent stock option plan
  • ๐Ÿ–๏ธ Self-managed flexible time-off including PTO and holidays
  • ๐Ÿข Flexible work environment with in-office culture

๐Ÿ“จ Hiring Process

Estimated timeline: 2-4 weeks ยท AI estimate

  1. 1Recruiter Screenยท 30 min
  2. 2Technical Interviewยท 60 min
  3. 3Onsite Interviewยท Full day
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