Job Description
Job Title: Senior Turbomachinery Mechanical Engineer
Location: Los Angeles, CA
About the Role:
We are seeking an experienced Mechanical Engineer to lead the design and development of advanced turbomachinery systems. This role involves full ownership of critical rotating components, combining analysis, design, and hands-on testing to deliver high-performance, reliable hardware.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, analyze, and test compressors and turbomachinery components.
- Own end-to-end development of critical components, including flow path design for impellers and diffusers.
- Perform mechanical and aerodynamic analysis to ensure performance, reliability, and life targets are met.
- Develop first-principles models and tools for performance prediction and quick engineering estimates.
- Collaborate with manufacturing and cross-functional teams to ensure designs are buildable and integrated.
- Support testing, troubleshoot issues, and drive continuous improvements in performance and manufacturability.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or related field.
- 3+ years of experience in turbomachinery or rotating equipment design.
- Strong fundamentals in fluid mechanics, thermodynamics, and mechanical design.
Preferred Skills
- Advanced degree in Mechanical Engineering or similar.
- Experience with compressor aerodynamics and flowpath design.
- Hands-on experience with turbomachinery hardware, testing, and manufacturing.
- Proficiency with CAD (e.g., Siemens NX) and simulation tools (e.g., ANSYS).
What You’ll Gain
- Ownership of critical hardware and direct impact on system performance.
- Hands-on involvement across design, testing, and production.
- Opportunity to work in a fast-paced, highly technical engineering environment.
How to Apply
If you think you could be a fit, feel free to apply or reach out to dylan.stone@lumicity.io.