Valar Atomics
Rotordynamics Engineer, Turbomachinery
$140K–$215K
Torrance, California, United States · Full-time · Posted Jul 29, 2026
- Experience
- Minimum 3 years conducting rotordynamic analyses.
- Education
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering.
- Visa sponsorship
- Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States as a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident (green card holder).
About the job
Analyze and define the rotating group design for Valar Atomics’ power-generation turbomachinery, working across teams to support a manufacturable, efficient, and robust system.
What you'll do
- Analyze rotating groups for acceptable rotordynamic margin and coordinate seal-clearance requirements with secondary-flow and seal engineers.
- Define balancing requirements and procedures for the rotating group.
- Collaborate cross-functionally on turbomachinery design and system architecture.
What they ask for
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering.
- Minimum 3 years of experience conducting rotordynamic analyses.
- Experience analyzing lateral and torsional rotordynamic response in rotating systems.
- Experience defining turbomachinery balancing requirements and working with high-speed rotating equipment.
Nice to have
- Master's degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering.
- Experience with vibration failure diagnosis, industry standards, vibration signal processing, rotordynamic analysis packages, or supercritical CO2.
Pay
$140,000 — $215,000 USD (base salary)
Tools
API 617, API 684, AxStream, Concepts NREC, Dyrobes
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