Valar Atomics
Structures Engineer, Rotating Turbomachinery
$140K–$215K
Torrance, California, United States · Full-time · Posted Jul 29, 2026
- Experience
- Minimum 3 years of experience conducting structural analysis of rotating components.
- 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
Analyzes rotating components for structural integrity and operational performance in power-generation turbomachinery, helping define manufacturable, efficient, and robust designs.
What you'll do
- Analyze turbomachinery components for structural margin and life.
- Quantify component deflection and growth during operation.
- Work with cross-functional partners to define required clearances.
What they ask for
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering.
- At least 3 years conducting structural analysis of rotating components.
- Experience with commercial FEA codes such as Ansys, Nastran, or Abaqus.
- Experience with high-speed rotating equipment, such as gas turbines, steam turbines, blowers, turboexpanders, or turbopumps.
Nice to have
- Master's degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering.
- Experience selecting creep-resistant alloys, knowledge of casting or forging processes, or experience with supercritical CO2.
Pay
$140,000 — $215,000 USD (base salary)
Tools
Ansys, Nastran, Abaqus
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