We are seeking a Turbomachinery Engineer to lead the development and integration of rotating equipment for next-generation fission power plants. This role is central to defining performance requirements, guiding procurement, and ensuring operational reliability of critical systems including pumps, compressors, and turbines.
Key Responsibilities
- Establish technical specifications for both standard and custom rotating equipment, ensuring alignment with plant-level needs.
- Develop test protocols to validate equipment performance and support qualification efforts.
- Collaborate with process, controls, power systems, and operations teams to ensure seamless integration into facility designs.
- Engage with external suppliers throughout the design, analysis, and testing phases to meet project goals.
- Lead the creation of operations and maintenance procedures for long-term equipment reliability.
- Produce documentation for internal reporting and regulatory submissions.
- Take ownership of turbomachinery system development from concept through deployment.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or a closely related field.
- Minimum of five years of hands-on experience with rotating equipment in power generation, chemical, or industrial settings.
- Proven background in specifying, sizing, and commissioning pumps, compressors, or turbines for capital projects.
- Solid understanding of system-level engineering and operational behavior of rotating machinery.
- Experience in maintenance and troubleshooting of centrifugal pumps, gas compressors, or steam turbines.
- Ability to adapt quickly in a fast-moving technical environment.
- Strong verbal communication skills for conveying technical details across teams.
Preferred Experience
- Development and testing of first-of-a-kind turbomachinery systems.
- Creating operational strategies for rotating equipment in plant environments.
- Design or operation of industrial steam turbines.
Work Environment
This is a hybrid role with initial onboarding requiring two weeks of in-person work in Santa Clara, CA. Remote employees are expected to travel to headquarters twice per quarter. Flexible scheduling is supported.
Culture and Values
Our culture is built on collaboration, humility, ownership, and innovation. We value team-oriented problem solving, transparency, and a shared commitment to advancing clean energy. Engineers are expected to take initiative, work across disciplines, and deliver results with integrity.
Compensation and Benefits
Base salary ranges from $73,000 to $157,000, with performance incentives and equity offered. Final compensation will reflect experience. Benefits include flexible time off, 401k with matching, health insurance, FSA, and flexible work hours.
