Technical Lead - Turbomachinery and Fluid Systems

Job Description

Job Description

We are seeking a highly motivated Senior Turbomachinery Engineer to join our engineering team and take full ownership of the power generation and/or primary cooling turbomachinery for our product. This role focuses on the mechanical design and analysis of high-speed rotating machinery—including compressors, turbines, and pumps—operating under high-temperature conditions. The ideal candidate will bring strong expertise in mechanical design, structural and thermal finite element analysis (FEA), rotordynamic simulations, and bearing selection and integration, complemented by hands-on experience in hardware development.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the complete lifecycle of turbomachinery systems, from initial architecture and down-selection through to mass-production design.

• Develop detailed mechanical designs for turbomachinery components such as rotors, stators, housings, and seals.

• Perform static and dynamic structural analyses using FEA tools (e.g., ANSYS, Abaqus) to evaluate stresses, deformations, and fatigue life.

• Conduct thermal analyses to assess temperature distribution and thermal stresses under transient and steady-state operating conditions.

• Carry out rotordynamic modeling and analysis to determine critical speeds, mode shapes, unbalance response, and system stability.

• Select appropriate bearing types (rolling element, fluid film, magnetic, etc.) based on operating requirements, and evaluate bearing loads, life expectancy, and thermal performance.

• Prepare comprehensive technical reports, design documentation, and presentations.

• Oversee the fabrication, assembly, and testing of prototype, first article, and production hardware.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline.

• Minimum 5 years of experience in turbomachinery, rotating equipment, or mechanism design and analysis.

• Proficiency in CAD and FEA software (SolidWorks, ANSYS, Abaqus, or equivalents), with solid knowledge of GD&T.

• Strong problem-solving abilities, excellent technical communication, and organizational skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with supercritical CO2 systems.

• Deep understanding of rotordynamics and related tools (e.g., XLrotor, DyRoBeS).

• Expertise in material selection for high-temperature, high-speed applications.

• Hands-on experience with turbomachinery testing and instrumentation.

• Proven ability to translate broad machinery requirements (power, speed, bearing leakage) into conceptual designs, including wheel and shaft configuration and bearing and alternator selection.

• Familiarity with AC power generation and power electronics.

• Knowledge of industry standards such as API, ASME, and ISO.

• Basic programming skills in Python, C++, or equivalent.

• Prior experience in the nuclear sector is not required.

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Company Description

Taur Industries, an engineering-focused recruitment company, takes pride in connecting top-tier talent with organizations in need. We are Engineers recruiting Engineers. Visit our website for more information :