Principal Turbomachinery Engineer, Turbine Development
Core
Designing and developing advanced turbine systems for space rocket applications, specifically the Aeon-R engine for the Terran R vehicle.
Role type
Principal Turbomachinery Engineer (Space Propulsion)
Builds
High-performance turbopumps and turbine engine systems for orbital launch vehicles
Domain
Aerospace propulsion / Space launch
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Turbine design, aerodynamic analysis, structural analysis, LCF/HCF methodologies, transient thermal/aerodynamic analysis, forced response analysis, turbomachinery design standards, turbopump assembly procedures, rotor balancing, interference fits, clearance checks, structural proofing, leak checks
Preferred skills
In-situ mode shape/blade deformation measurement, turbomachinery development/test campaign oversight, Siemens NX, Teamcenter, startup/agile environment experience, flight development program experience
Technologies
Siemens NX, Teamcenter
Responsibilities
Collaborate with propulsion and manufacturing teams to incorporate design improvements, drive projects to completion in ambiguous environments, work at interfaces of design/development/analysis, oversee turbomachinery development and test campaigns
Seniority
Principal, hands-on IC with strategic oversight