EVONA · 3 hours ago
Senior Turbomachinery Engineer
Los Angeles, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expEVONA is a growing engineering team seeking a highly motivated Turbomachinery Engineer to take ownership of the power generation and/or primary cooling turbomachinery in advanced energy systems. This role involves the mechanical design and analysis of high-speed rotating machinery including compressors, turbines, and pumps for high-temperature applications.
Staffing & Recruiting
Hiring Manager
Matthew Mallorie
Responsibilities
Full ownership of machinery, from architecture down-selection to mass-production design
Develop detailed mechanical designs for turbomachinery components, including rotors, stators, housings, and seals
Perform static and dynamic structural analyses using FEA tools (ANSYS, Abaqus, or equivalent) to assess stresses, deformations, and fatigue life
Conduct thermal analysis to evaluate temperature distributions and thermal stresses under transient and steady-state conditions
Perform rotordynamic modeling and analysis to evaluate critical speeds, mode shapes, unbalance response, and stability
Select appropriate bearing types (e.g., rolling element, fluid film, magnetic) based on operating conditions and performance requirements. Evaluate bearing loads, life, and thermal performance
Prepare technical reports, design documentation, and presentation materials
Oversee the build and testing of prototype, first article, and production hardware
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field
5+ years of experience in the design and analysis of turbomachinery, rotating equipment, or mechanisms
Proficiency in CAD and FEA tools (SolidWorks, ANSYS, Abaqus, etc.), including knowledge of GD&T
Excellent problem-solving, technical communication, and organizational skills
Preferred
Prior experience with supercritical CO₂ applications
Strong understanding of rotordynamic principles and tools (e.g., XLrotor, DyRoBeS, or equivalent)
Knowledge of material selection for high-temperature, high-speed applications
Hands-on experience with turbomachinery testing and instrumentation
Experience translating broad machinery requirements (power, speed, bearing leakage) into a conceptual design, including wheel and shaft design, as well as bearing and alternator selection
Familiarity with AC power generation and power electronics
Familiarity with relevant industry standards (API, ASME, ISO)
Basic programming knowledge (e.g. Python, C++, or equivalent)
Prior nuclear experience is not required for this role
Company
EVONA
We believe in the evolution of knowledge and the progression of people - it is so core to our business, it's the meaning of our name: EVO - to evolve, ONA - people.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Jack Madley
Co-Founder
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