Principal Turbomachinery Engineer

About Barber-Nichols Barber-Nichols (BN) is a leading provider of custom turbomachinery for the Defense, Aerospace, Cryogenics and Energy industries. This is a unique place. Our company is made up of people that are at the top of their game, and we work with customers who are at the top of their game. We help our customers revolutionize their markets and build strong relationships in the process. If you are seeking to work with an amazing team in a get-it-done atmosphere that supports development and recognizes achievements, BN is the place for you. Position Summary The Principal Engineer serves as a technical expert who ensures the proper turbomachinery trades against customer needs are evaluated to ensure the end product meets our customer’s system level objectives. Broad expertise across all technical aspects of turbomachinery allows the Principal Engineer to apply intensive and diversified knowledge of engineering principles and practices in broad areas of assignments. Oversight is typically in terms of work assignments to support the full product lifecycle from proposal to concept validation, feasibility to risk mitigation, development with verification and qualification, and guidance to improve performance over the service life as required. Recent projects our team has led include testing a molten salt pump for next generation nuclear reactors on FLiBe, delivering a blower for NASA’s Dragonfly mission to Titan, developing a new oxygen fan and water pump for NASA, and developing propellant turbopumps for multiple flight vehicles. The Principal Engineer is regarded as a world-class turbomachinery technical expert for developing turbomachines for our customers with a focus on advanced energy, space, thermal management systems, defense and underwater propulsion systems that are core to our customers’ systems. Key Results Areas Project owner for early trades/conceptualization efforts for the most challenging turbomachinery programs at Barber-Nichols. Familiarity with sizing and building models for both Rankine and Brayton Cycles to inform customer system design and strategy. In-depth understanding of down-selecting core technologies to inform early turbomachinery concept and project strategies. Proven track record of transitioning from early trades/conceptualization to the project execution team. Provide strong technical contributions and enhance core capabilities around key technology enablers for clean-sheet turbomachinery designs. Aero/Hydrodynamic Design (Turbines, compressors, fans, blowers, full emissions and partial emission pumps) Bearings (Roller Element – Grease, Oil, Dry-film lube, Hydrodynamic, Hydrostatic, and foil bearings) Seals (Elastomeric, Spring Energized, C-ring, Mechanical Face Seals, etc.) Motors (Permanent Magnet and Induction) Systems/Application Engineering Take ownership and/or mentor more junior team members to meet all customer requirements, including technical capability, schedule milestones, and budgetary constraints on Barber-Nichols most challenging projects. Review project plans, project risk assessments, and project engineering deliverables. Act as a Project Engineer Approver during design review process. Provide technical guidance to programmatic activities such as creating and maintaining project budgets, schedules, and formal design reviews. Lead the technical engineering effort and apply engineering principles to define and analyze the design with minimal oversight. Collaborate with the Controller and Rotating Equipment development teams to ensure sub-systems are optimized through verification and qualification. Qualifications To qualify for this position, an individual must possess the knowledge, training, experience and abilities required. Education and Training Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent combination of education and experience working in high aptitude manufacturing environment. Experience Minimum fifteen years related experience focused on turbomachinery clean-sheet design In-depth understanding of bearing technologies and down-selection/analysis of bearing systems will be heavily weighted in the down selection of the chosen candidate. Proven rotating machinery expertise and experience with associated systems Comprehensive understanding of rotating machinery design, analysis, test, and troubleshooting Comprehensive understanding in the following applicable areas of turbomachinery electromechanical design: Mechanical (Aero/hydro, bearings, seal) Permanent Magnet Motor Design Rotordynamics / Vibrations Other Must be willing to work overtime as required Travel up to 10% of working time Desired Job Qualification Experience in Ansys and Solidworks. Applicable training certificates (FEA, CFD, etc) and successful completion of the Engineer-in-Training (E.I.T.) or Fundamentals of Engineering (F.E.) are desirable. A Colorado State Professional Engineer License is desirable. Skills To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies: Proficiency in word processing, spreadsheet, presentation, project management, enterprise resource planning, database, and specialized engineering software such as Polarion and SolidWorks; ability to learn analytical software such as ANSYS, CFX, etc. Ability and willingness to abide by BN, client, and regulatory safety programs. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents. Strong organizational and time management skills. High attention to detail. Ability to plan and implement objectives within established timelines and work schedules. Ability to analyze problems and develop effective solutions at both strategic and functional levels. Demonstrate behavior consistent with company values: One-Team-All-In, Foster Each Other’s Strengths, Connecting Passion with Purpose. Ability to work independently and as part of a team. ITAR Requirements To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, including ITAR, applicants must be a U.S. citizen or national, lawfully admitted for permanent residence, or eligible under asylum/refugee provisions. Security clearance is required for this position. To conform to U.S. Government international trade regulations, applicants must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, protected individual, or eligible to obtain required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State or the U.S. Department of Commerce. Equal Opportunity Employer Barber-Nichols is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any protected status as defined by law. Compensation and Benefits The salary range for this role is $165,000 - $200,000. This range represents the anticipated minimum and maximum base + bonus for this position based upon a good faith and reasonable estimate. The final compensation for this position will be set based on the applicant’s qualifications (education, training and/or experience related to this role). To view our benefits provided please visit the Careers page of Barber-Nichols. Barber Nichols anticipates the application window closing approximately 30 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require Barber Nichols to shorten or extend the application window. 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