TAD PGS, Inc. · 4 hours ago
Active Secret Security Clearance :Rocket engines design- turbomachinery
Los Angeles, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
9+ years expTAD PGS, Inc. is a leading company seeking a L5 Lead / L6 Scientist to join their team. This role involves leading the analysis, design, and optimization of turbomachinery for liquid rocket engine systems, requiring deep expertise in aerodynamics, thermodynamics, and hydrodynamics.
ConsultingHuman ResourcesStaffing Agency
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen OnlyHiring Manager
Sojal Palekar
Responsibilities
Perform all or a combination of analyses related to thermodynamics, aerodynamics, hydrodynamics, and computational fluid dynamics
Responsible for utilizing a combination of commercial and in-house developed software tools, and/or hand calculation methods to correlate analysis models and review test data
Strengthens the technical capacity of the Company and facilitates the transfer of technology by mentoring less experienced engineers and team members
Produce analysis reports and test reports
Present analysis to both internal and external customers
Support verification tests. Work with designers and project engineers by providing analysis support
Qualification
Required
US Citizenship is required
Candidate must have the ability to obtain and maintain a Secret Security Clearance
Shall have the capability to lead the analysis, design, and optimization of turbomachinery for liquid rocket engine systems
Deep expertise in the design and performance analysis of inducers, impellers, volutes, pumps, turbines, and other associated rotating machinery operating in cryogenic and high temperature environments
Strong understanding of aerodynamics, thermodynamics, and hydrodynamics, and their application to high-speed turbomachinery
Strong understanding of cavitation and NPSH analysis, rotor-stator interaction, tip leakage flows, secondary flow losses, and high-temperature turbine cooling techniques
Familiarity with engine cycles (gas generator, staged combustion, expander, etc.), cryogenic propellants, and high-speed rotating equipment reliability
Provide structural design guidance, scope analysis efforts, and perform detailed structural analyses of turbomachinery
Strong understanding of engineering fundamentals and their application to high-speed turbomachinery
Report status and results of analysis tasks at design and program reviews
Prepare detailed technical reports documenting all analysis activities, present results at program reviews
Apply technical expertise to directly contribute to the performance of the team relative to structural integrity of a turbomachinery design
Completes assigned responsibilities in a manner that has significant impact on programs improving overall performance and capabilities
Mentor and develop the skills of less experienced engineers in the area of structural analysis
Perform all or a combination of analyses related to thermodynamics, aerodynamics, hydrodynamics, and computational fluid dynamics
Responsible for utilizing a combination of commercial and in-house developed software tools, and/or hand calculation methods to correlate analysis models and review test data
Produce analysis reports and test reports
Present analysis to both internal and external customers
Support verification tests
Work with designers and project engineers by providing analysis support
Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering or the equivalent combination of education and a minimum of 9 years of experience
Strong background in aerodynamics, fluid dynamics, and thermodynamics
High proficiency in the utilization of commercial codes such as ANSYS Workbench/FLUINT/CFX, CFD++
Experience programming in MATLAB, FORTRAN, Python
Preferred
Master of Science in Engineering or higher
Company
TAD PGS, Inc.
TAD PGS is a staffing and recruiting company that provides workforce management services.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Chris Loera
Executive Assistant to the CEO/President & Vice President of Operations & Sales
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