Turbomachinery Engineer | High-Speed Rotating Systems | Los Angeles, CA
I’m partnered with an ambitious, fast-growing aerospace start-up in Los Angeles developing next-generation propulsion technology.
They’re looking for a Turbomachinery Engineer to take ownership of the design, development and optimisation of high-speed rotating machinery, working on technically challenging systems where performance, efficiency and reliability are critical.
The role will involve designing and developing high-speed rotating components and assemblies, with exposure to everything from aerodynamic and thermodynamic analysis through to mechanical design, rotor dynamics, prototyping and physical testing.
Areas of responsibility include:
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Design and development of high-speed rotating machinery, including turbopumps, compressors and turbines.
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Aerodynamic and thermodynamic analysis of rotating components and flow paths.
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Rotor dynamics, vibration analysis, balancing and bearing system design.
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Mechanical design of rotors, shafts, impellers, blades and associated assemblies.
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Structural and stress analysis of components operating under high rotational speeds, temperatures and pressures.
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Supporting prototyping, manufacturing, assembly and performance testing.
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Working across multidisciplinary engineering teams to optimise system performance, efficiency and reliability.
Background we're interested in:
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Experience designing or developing high-speed rotating machinery.
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Exposure to turbomachinery, turbopumps, gas turbines, compressors or similar systems.
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Strong understanding of rotor dynamics, vibration, bearings and rotating assemblies.
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Experience with CFD, FEA and broader fluid dynamics or thermodynamic analysis.
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Familiarity with high-performance mechanical systems operating under demanding thermal, pressure and rotational conditions.
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Experience taking complex mechanical hardware from concept through design, manufacture and testing.
We're particularly interested in engineers coming from aerospace, rocket propulsion, oil and gas, defence, gas turbines or other industries working with high-speed rotating equipment.
This is an opportunity to bring your experience into a highly ambitious aerospace environment, working on next-generation propulsion systems with significant technical ownership and the ability to influence engineering direction.
Competitive compensation, meaningful equity and the opportunity to help build something from the ground up.
Interested in hearing more? Drop me a message and we can arrange a quick introductory conversation.
