Mechanical Design Engineer (Turbomachinery)
Location
El Segundo, CA
Level
Mid-Level
Department
Energy
Type
Salary
Job Description
Posted on:
2025-08-01
Responsibilities
- Design and optimize rotors and/or casings for high-performance turbomachinery using NX.
- Select assembly architectures and materials to meet performance and reliability requirements.
- Size and analyze bolted joints, seals, and piping flanges for structural integrity.
- Perform static and transient thermomechanical analysis using ANSYS.
- Conduct modal analysis of both stationary and rotating systems to evaluate dynamic behavior.
- Perform thermal analysis to assess the effects of temperature gradients and thermal expansion.
- Collaborate with combustion and systems teams.
Job Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, or a related Engineering field.
- 3+ years of experience in turbomachinery design or mechanical system engineering.
- Proficiency in ANSYS FEM software for stress, thermal, and thermomechanical analysis.
- Strong understanding of bolted joint, seal, and flange design.
- Experience with static, transient, and thermal structural analysis of rotating systems.
- Familiarity with materials selection for high-stress and high-temperature applications.
- Preferred experience in creep analysis for high-temperature applications.
