Job Description

Role Overview:

• Skyroot Aerospace is seeking a highly talented Turbomachinery Engineer to join a rapidly growing space start-up. The candidate will be associated with Liquid Propulsion Team.

Responsibilities include:

1. Design and development, testing and post test data processing of Turbopump.
2. Closely collaborate with the manufacturing team.
3. Identify design modifications to improve Performance, Reliability, Manufacturability and Assembly.

Candidate Requirement:

1. Masters degree in related Engineering field with 2-3 years of experience in Turbomachinery and area related to Liquid Propulsion.
2. Knowledge of Turbomachinery design.
• Mechanical Design of Impeller, Inducer, Turbine etc.
• Turbine & Pump Fluid Mechanics Design.
• Rotordynamics and Force Balance.
• Design of Bearing and Seals etc.
3. Proficiency in 3D CAD modeling Software (SolidWorks preferred).
4. Ability to perform Structural and Fluid Analysis (Ansys preferred).
5. Experience with Cryogenic Fluids.
6. Proficiency in MATLAB and/or other codes.
7. Understanding of Additive Manufacturing.

Candidate Profile:

1. Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to write design reports, test plans and deliver design presentations.
2. Passion for space exploration and firm belief in delivering affordable access to space.
3. Self-driven engineer who thrives in ambiguity.
4. Passion & Tenacity to tackle challenging issues unique to rocket Turbopump.
5. Experience in start-up or agile development environment.
6. Ability to inspire comradery and mutual respect in a diverse team.

Skills Required

• Ansys
• 3D CAD modeling
• Turbomachinery
• Liquid Propulsion