Hiring Turbopump Engineer for a reusable rocket manufacturing company.

Job Description:

About the Role: We are seeking a highly motivated and technically strong turbopump engineer to join our propulsion team. The selected candidate will be responsible for the design, analysis, testing, and optimization of high-speed turbopump systems used in liquid rocket engines. This role requires deep understanding of fluid dynamics, rotating machinery, cryogenic systems, and rocket propulsion fundamentals.

Key Responsibilities
1. Design & Development

● Design centrifugal and axial turbopumps for LOX, LH2, RP-1, or other propellants

● Perform hydraulic design including impeller, diffuser, inducer, and volute design

● Develop rotor dynamics models for high-speed rotating assemblies

● Optimize pump efficiency, cavitation margin, and pressure rise

2. Analysis & Simulation

● Conduct CFD analysis for flow behavior and cavitation prediction

● Perform FEA for structural integrity under high pressure and cryogenic conditions

● Conduct rotor dynamic analysis including critical speed, vibration, and stability

● Thermal analysis for cryogenic and high-temperature operation

3. Testing & Validation

● Plan and execute turbopump performance testing

● Develop test rigs and instrumentation setup

● Analyze test data for head, flow rate, efficiency, NPSH, and vibration

● Troubleshoot failures and recommend corrective actions

4. Integration & System Engineering

● Work closely with combustion chamber and engine teams for system integration

● Support engine hot-fire tests

● Ensure compatibility with feed system and propellant management systems

● Maintain compliance with aerospace safety and quality standards

5. Documentation & Compliance

● Prepare design reports, technical documentation, and review presentations

● Maintain configuration control and design revision tracking

● Support qualification and certification processes

Required Qualifications

● Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field

● 2–6 years of experience in turbomachinery or rocket propulsion systems

● Strong understanding of fluid mechanics and thermodynamics

● Experience with CFD tools (ANSYS Fluent, CFX, Star-CCM+)

● Experience with FEA tools (ANSYS, Abaqus, Nastran)

● Knowledge of rotor dynamics and high-speed rotating machinery

● Understanding of cryogenic propellant handling

Preferred Skills

● Experience in liquid rocket engine turbopumps

● Knowledge of cavitation suppression techniques

● Familiarity with materials used in cryogenic and high-stress environments

● Experience in rocket engine hot-fire testing

● Understanding of aerospace quality standards