Rotordynamics Engineer, Turbomachinery
Join Valar Atomics as a Rotordynamics Engineer to influence the design of advanced turbomachinery for clean nuclear power generation.
Posted by employer 1 month ago
First seen on Joblaze 1 week ago
Last verified on the company career page 1 day ago
Skills & Technologies
Requirements
- Experience
- 3+ years
- Education
- Bachelor's degree
- Visa
- Sponsorship available
Not disclosed in this posting: work arrangement.
Benefits
Joblaze summary
The rotordynamics engineer at Valar Atomics plays a crucial role in analyzing and optimizing the rotating components of turbomachinery for power generation. This position requires expertise in rotordynamic analysis, particularly in high-speed rotating systems, and familiarity with industry standards and analysis tools. Ideal candidates will have a background in mechanical or aerospace engineering, along with several years of relevant experience, making this role suitable for mid to senior-level professionals. As an early hire, the engineer will have significant influence over design decisions within a dynamic startup environment focused on innovative energy solutions.
Joblaze insights
- Listed 9 days ago on Joblaze — tracked directly from Valar Atomics's career page.
- Valar Atomics has 84 other open roles including Legal Operations Specialist, Senior Identity & Access Management (IAM) Engineer, Senior Software Security Engineer.
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- Salary band is above the typical range for comparable tech roles (median ~$126,887).
- Pays more than 54% of the 155 salaried Mechanical Engineering roles we track (median $130,000).
Quick facts
- What's the salary range?
- Valar Atomics lists $140,000–$215,000 for this role.
- How much experience is required?
- At least 3 years of relevant experience for this Rotordynamics Engineer, Turbomachinery role.
- What's the tech stack?
- Joblaze extracted these technologies from the posting: Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Turboexpanders, gas turbines, rotordynamics, steam turbines.
- Does Valar Atomics sponsor work visas for this role?
- Yes — the posting indicates visa sponsorship is available for the right candidate.
- What seniority level is this role?
- Valar Atomics targets mid-level candidates for this position.
- Is this full-time or contract?
- Full-time for this Rotordynamics Engineer, Turbomachinery role at Valar Atomics.
From the original posting
About Valar Atomics
At Valar Atomics, we're redefining what's possible in energy. Our mission is to make clean, high-temperature nuclear power scalable—unlocking abundant energy for industry, hydrogen, and next-generation manufacturing. We are a team of builders, engineers, and operators who believe nuclear energy should be fast to deploy, factory-made, and built for the real world. Our first pilot plant in Orangeville, Utah will demonstrate how advanced nuclear systems and fuel fabrication can power the future. Joining Valar Atomics means becoming part of a company where autonomy, ownership, and impact exist at every level.
The Team
As part of the Engineering organization, Power Conversion develops the technologies that efficiently transform reactor-generated heat into usable electrical power. The team focuses on maximizing system performance, reliability, and commercial viability.
The Role
Valar Atomics is seeking a rotordynamics engineer to join the turbomachinery team and advance power generation capability. In this role, you’ll be responsible for analyzing the rotating group for Valar’s power generation turbomachinery. You’ll be working with cross-functional team members to define a manufacturable, high efficiency, robust design. As an early hire in turbomachinery, you will be able to directly influence design decisions on the system architecture.
Key Responsibilities
- Analyze rotating groups for acceptable rotordynamic margin
- Work closely with secondary flow and seal engineers to define acceptable seal clearances
- Define balance requirements and procedures for rotating group
Basic Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering
- Minimum 3 years of experience conducting rotordynamic analyses
- Experience analyzing rotating systems for lateral and torsional rotordynamic response
- Experience defining balancing requirements for turbomachinery
- Experience with high speed rotating equipment in gas turbines, steam turbines, blowers, turboexpanders, turbopumps, etc.
Preferred Skills and Experience
- Master's degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering
- Experience diagnosing or root causing vibration/rotordynamic failures of equipment
- Experience with industry rotordynamic standards API 617, API 684, etc.
- Experience with vibration signal processing
- Experience with commercially available rotordynamic analysis packages (AxStream, Concepts NREC, Dyrobes)
- Experience with supercritical C02
What We Offer
- Competitive base salary
- Equity ownership in a rapidly growing advanced energy company
- Comprehensive medical benefits
- Unlimited PTO
- Free daily lunch and dinner provided onsite
- Generous PPE stipend
- High-impact startup environment with significant ownership and autonomy
- Opportunities for rapid career growth and internal advancement
- Direct collaboration with experienced operators, engineers, and industry leaders
- The opportunity to help build and scale transformative energy technology from the ground up
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Valar Atomics is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable law.
We are committed to providing a workplace free of discrimination and harassment and will provide reasonable accommodation as required by law.
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States as a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident (green card holder).