Structural Design Engineer L5 / L6

Kavaliro is seeking a Structural Design Engineer L5 / L6 to support a client in California. The role involves providing structural design guidance, performing detailed structural analyses of turbomachinery, and leading analysis, design, and optimization for liquid rocket engine systems. Candidates need deep expertise in structural analysis of various turbomachinery components operating in cryogenic and high-temperature environments, a strong understanding of engineering fundamentals, and proficiency in ANSYS Finite Element. The position requires a minimum of 9 years of experience and a Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical, Structures, or Aerospace Engineering.

Must Have

• Provide structural design guidance, scope analysis efforts, and perform detailed structural analyses of turbomachinery.
• Lead the analysis, design, and optimization of turbomachinery for liquid rocket engine systems.
• Possess deep expertise in structural analysis of inducers, impellers, volutes, pumps, turbines, and other associated rotating machinery operating in cryogenic and high temperature environments.
• 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.
• Complete assigned responsibilities in a manner that has significant impact on programs improving overall performance and capabilities.
• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical, Structures, or Aerospace Engineering or the equivalent combination of education and a minimum of 9 years of experience.
• Strong background in structural analysis of turbomachinery.
• High proficiency in utilization of ANSYS Finite Element.

Job Description

Kavaliro is seeking a Structural Design Engineer L5 / L6 to support a client in California.

Responsibilities:

• Provide structural design guidance, scope analysis efforts, and perform detailed structural analyses of turbomachinery.
• Shall have the capability to lead the analysis, design, and optimization of turbomachinery for liquid rocket engine systems.
• The ideal candidate will possess deep expertise in the structural analysis of inducers, impellers, volutes, pumps, turbines, and other associated rotating machinery operating in cryogenic and high temperature environments.
• This role requires 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.

Required Experience:

• Candidate must have a Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical, Structures, or Aerospace Engineering or the equivalent combination of education and a minimum of 9 years of experience.
• Strong background in structural analysis of turbomachinery.
• High proficiency in utilization of ANSYS Finite Element.

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