Mach Industries
Rotordynamics Engineer
$115K–$195K
San Luis Obispo, California, United States · Full-time · Posted Aug 31, 2026
- Experience
- Minimum of 3 years performing rotordynamic analysis.
- Education
- Bachelor's degree in mechanical, aerospace, or civil engineering.
- Visa sponsorship
- Applicants must be a U.S. citizen or national, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee, or eligible to obtain required U.S. Department of State authorizations. Employment may be conditioned on authorization to receive export-controlled software or technology without sponsorship for an export license.
About the job
Analyze and improve engine rotors and stationary components, guiding their design, manufacture, and testing for small turbine engines.
What you'll do
- Perform component- and system-level rotordynamics analysis, including modal analysis, critical speeds, Campbell plots, and forced response.
- Assess structural life of rotating components and assemblies, and develop structural test rigs and instrumentation.
- Collaborate with aerodynamic and mechanical teams on component design, manufacturing, testing, balance criteria, and bearing layout.
What they ask for
- Bachelor's degree in mechanical, aerospace, or civil engineering.
- Minimum of 3 years of experience performing rotordynamic analysis.
- Strong mechanical engineering fundamentals and ability to derive part requirements independently.
- Extensive experience with FEA codes and rotordynamics software.
Nice to have
- Turbo-machinery component experience.
- Proficiency in NX/Teamcenter.
Pay
$115,000 — $150,000 USD (base salary); $155,000 — $195,000 USD (base salary)
Tools
ANSYS, Concepts NREC (ARMD), Dyrobes, SoftInWay, NX/Teamcenter
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