Head of Turbomachinery Technology
Core
Lead a new engineering division to design, analyze, and test rotating machinery (compressors, turbines, pumps) for metal 3D printing.
Role type
Founding Head of Turbomachinery Technology (Hands-on IC + Leadership)
Builds
Next-generation turbomachinery components and test rigs for additive manufacturing
Domain
Aerospace/Industrial manufacturing, Additive manufacturing, Rotating machinery
Required skills
Turbomachinery design, Aerodynamics, Thermo-mechanics, Rotordynamics, Structural analysis, Fatigue/Creep/Vibration analysis, CFD/FEA correlation, Test rig management, Team leadership
Preferred skills
High-speed/high-temp machinery, Bearings/seals/rotor balancing, Nickel superalloys, Startup leadership
Technologies
CFD, FEA, Metal 3D printing
Responsibilities
Establish technical strategy and roadmap for the turbomachinery division; Lead aerodynamic and thermo-mechanical design of compressors, turbines, and pumps; Define design rules and validation approaches for rotating hardware; Direct rotordynamics, structural, and life analysis; Plan and run component and rig testing; Collaborate with materials and process engineers to improve printing technology; Manage division budget, schedule, and technical risk; Recruit and mentor turbomachinery engineers.
Seniority
Executive/Founding Leadership