Turbopump Rotordynamics Engineer

The role

You will design, analyze, and optimize turbopump components for high-thrust rocket engines. This role involves performing rotor dynamics analysis and managing cryogenic pump component design and procurement.

What you will do

• Making and documenting well-reasoned consequential decisions in turbomachinery design
• Engage proactively with development engineers to assist in the conception, refinement, and validation of designs
• Carrying out and reviewing different turbopump architectural trades
• Performing various rotor dynamics analysis to inform subsequent cryogenic pump components' specifications
• Performing cryogenic pump components design and procurement based on specifications and best practices
• Supervision of external subcontractors and communication with suppliers
• Analytical modeling of geometric and mechanical problems and implementing solutions in programs

Required qualifications

• Master's Degree or higher (or NZ and AUS "Bachelor with honors") in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related and applicable technical discipline or a bachelor's degree with substant
• 3-5 years of proven experience working with any kind of fast rotating machinery
• Strong fundamentals in thermodynamics and mechanical design
• Strong fundamentals of the problems of machine dynamics, in particular rotordynamics
• Strong knowledge about bearings and rolling elements
• Good knowledge of materials
• Good understanding of industry standard and emerging manufacturing methods and their respective constraints
• Proficient in the use of 3D CAD software and drafting
• Experience writing software/scripts in languages like Python
• Strong ability to work in close collaboration with others
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Strong analysis and problem-solving skills

Nice to have

• Hands-on experience developing hardware from concept to working prototypes

Benefits

• Relocation assistance is provided for those willing to relocate including visa sponsorship where applicable

Before you apply

• All offers are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check
• Visa sponsorship where applicable

About the company

The Exploration Company is building spacecraft for humanity and is dedicated to developing its own Propulsion Systems.