CareerPlan

Lead Mechanical Designer, Turbomachinery

TorranceFull-time$200k–$295k2026-10-29 → 2026-11-10
On-siteNo visa sponsorshipCitizens or permanent residents only

Core

Lead mechanical design of static and rotating components for supercritical CO2 power cycle turbomachinery, leading a team of 4-5 designers to define manufacturable, high-efficiency, robust designs for power generation.

Role type

Lead mechanical designer (turbomachinery)

Builds

Supercritical CO2 power cycle turbomachinery components for power generation

Domain

Nuclear energy / Power generation

Required skills

Mechanical design, 3D CAD modeling (SolidWorks, Creo, NX), GD&T, tolerance analysis, material selection, manufacturing process knowledge, team leadership

Preferred skills

Structural analysis, thermal analysis, rotordynamic analysis, gas turbine design, gearbox design, turbopump design, turboexpander design, supercritical CO2 experience

Technologies

SolidWorks, Creo, NX

Responsibilities

Lead group of 4-5 mechanical designers in design of supercritical CO2 power cycle; Own all aspects of bringing assigned components to test and full scale production; Develop detailed 3D CAD models, assemblies, and engineering drawings; Select component materials balancing capability, lead time, and cost

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with team leadership