Raya Workforce · 18 hours ago
Aerospace Engineer
Huntington Beach, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
4+ years expRaya Workforce is focused on advanced manufacturing and next-generation propulsion systems, seeking a Turbomachinery Engineer. This role involves hands-on engineering across the full lifecycle of propulsion systems, from concept through testing and production readiness, in a fast-paced environment.
Management Consulting
Responsibilities
Own and support the development of small gas turbine and propulsion systems from concept through prototype, testing, and production readiness
Design turbomachinery components and rotating assemblies with a strong focus on performance, durability, and manufacturability
Create detailed 3D CAD models, layouts, and engineering documentation for engine subsystems and components
Perform aerodynamic and thermodynamic analysis to evaluate performance against program inputs and system requirements
Conduct structural analysis, fatigue modeling, life estimation, and rotor dynamics analysis for high-speed rotating machinery
Apply CFD and FEA tools to support design decisions and validate performance and durability assumptions
Specify and evaluate bearing systems, seals, materials, balancing strategies, and DFx considerations
Participate directly in hardware development, assembly, and testing, including cold and hot gas testing of experimental turbomachinery
Work closely with manufacturing and automation teams to ensure designs transition efficiently from prototype to repeatable production
Rapidly iterate designs based on test data, manufacturing feedback, and system-level trade studies
Contribute across disciplines as needed, wearing multiple hats in a fast-paced development environment
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree or higher in Mechanical Engineering or Aerospace Engineering
4–6+ years of direct experience in gas turbine design, jet engine development, or high-speed rotating machinery
Demonstrated experience in one or more of the following areas: Rotating assembly design, CFD analysis, Structural and fatigue analysis (FEA), Rotor dynamics
Strong understanding of turbomachinery materials, alloys, and manufacturing processes
Proficiency with CAD and simulation tools such as ANSYS, STAR-CCM, SolidWorks, NX, Concepts NREC, AxStream, or similar
Ability to work on-site in Huntington Beach, CA in a collaborative, hardware-focused engineering environment
Must be eligible to work on projects subject to U.S. export control regulations (ITAR)
Preferred
Hands-on experience with turbomachinery or propulsion system testing is highly preferred
Familiarity with turbine cycle analysis tools (e.g., NPSS) is a plus
Company
Raya Workforce
At Raya Workforce, we specialize in delivering high-quality staffing services for industries beyond the world of IT.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase