Joblaze summary

The turbomachinery aerodynamics engineer at Valar Atomics focuses on the aerodynamic design of advanced turbomachinery for power generation, collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure high efficiency and manufacturability. Key skills include experience with meanline and streamline analysis, 3D CFD simulations, and a solid background in mechanical or aerospace engineering. This role is ideal for engineers looking to make a significant impact in a startup environment, where they can influence design decisions and contribute to innovative energy solutions.

Joblaze insights

Listed about 2 months ago — first seen on Joblaze September 3, 2026. Last confirmed on Valar Atomics's careers page November 8, 2026.
Salary band is above the typical range for comparable tech roles (median ~$126,995).
Starts above 86% of 63 comparable mid other roles in United States that list Mechanical Engineering we track (median $100,000 across 14 companies). See Mechanical Engineering salary trends
Mechanical Engineering appears in 4.3% of 3493 comparable mid other roles in United States; CFD appears in 0.1% of 3493 comparable mid other roles in United States.

Quick facts

Is the Turbomachinery Aerodynamics Engineer role remote?: No — this is an on-site role in Torrance, California, United States.
What's the salary range?: Valar Atomics lists $140,000–$215,000 for this role.
Where is the role based?: Valar Atomics is hiring for this position in Torrance, California, United States.
What's the tech stack?: Joblaze extracted these technologies from the posting: Aerospace Engineering, CFD, Mechanical Engineering, turbomachinery.
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 Turbomachinery Aerodynamics Engineer role at Valar Atomics.

From the original posting

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 turbomachinery aerodynamics engineer to join the turbomachinery team and advance power generation capability. In this role, you’ll be responsible for the aerodynamic design of cutting-edge turbomachinery for power generation. 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

Conduct meanline and streamline analysis of turbomachinery designs
Analyze turbomachinery components using 3D CFD
Conduct trade studies of turbomachinery configurations including stage count, shrouded/unshrouded designs, axial/radial configurations

Basic Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering
Experience analyzing turbomachinery (Turbines, Compressors, Turbochargers, Turboexpanders, Blowers, Turbopumps, etc.)
Experience with meanline and streamline analysis of turbomachinery
Experience with 3D CFD simulations of turbomachinery

Preferred Skills and Experience

Master's degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering
Knowledge of manufacturing, postprocessing, assembly, inspection procedures for turbomachinery
Experience with supercritical C02
Experience with unsteady simulations of turbomachinery
Experience with thermodynamic cycle analysis
Experience with commercially available turbomachinery design packages (AxStream, Concepts NREC, NPSS OTAC)

Salary

$140,000—$215,000 USD

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Turbomachinery Aerodynamics Engineer

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