Turbomachinery Design Engineer
Company: Orbital Operations
Location: Long Beach
Posted on: April 1, 2026
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Job Description:
ABOUT THE ROLE: An engineer in this role will lead the design,
development, and qualification of rotating and stationary flow path
components for multiple turbomachinery applications at Orbital,
taking the designs from initial concept to flight. Being successful
in this role will require a strong technical knowledge of
turbomachinery, coupled aero/hydro and mechanical design, and a
broader turbomachinery system understanding as well as the ability
to work with a wider team of specialists in the various
sub-systems. Ensuring that turbomachinery solutions are developed
with aggressive manufacturing goals, minimum cost/weight, and on an
aggressive schedule is also key to success. RESPONSIBILITIES:
Design, build, and test turbopump pumps and/or turbines for
propulsion systems Own critical turbomachinery components, as every
engineer at Orbital assumes profound responsibility for their
hardware Perform the aero/hydro sizing and flow path design and
analysis work for the turbopumps and other turbomachinery for
spacecraft systems Ensure that detailed mechanical analysis is
performed on all the turbopump components/systems, reviewed, and
meets the required standards for life and reliability targets Work
with designers to prepare accurate and correct models and drawings
for turbopump assembly and components, ensure that these drawings
are correct and manufacturable with the available processes (or
develop a process to enable them) Interface with our world-class
production team to ensure designs are successfully translated into
flight hardware that is revolutionizing access to space Work with
teams developing other systems (combustion devices, valves, etc.)
to ensure that the turbomachinery design is optimally integrated
and that risks are well balanced across the system Support both
component and assembly testing. Be involved with defining the test
configuration, the test process/execution and review the results to
confirm Lead the resolution of issues encountered with the
turbopump during development/qualification testing Support ongoing
design improvements to turbopump assemblies and/or sub-systems
including manufacturing improvements to reduce the cost and lead
time of components BASIC QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor's degree in
aeronautical/astronautical, aerospace, or mechanical engineering 3
years of professional experience in the design of turbomachinery
components Experience with commercial analysis (structural and
fluids) software PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE: Master's degree
or higher in aeronautical/astronautical, aerospace, or mechanical
engineering Strong understanding of turbomachinery aerodynamics,
hydrodynamics, and mechanical design Strong understanding of
thermodynamics, compressible and incompressible flow,
thermochemistry mechanics, and/or materials Hands-on experience
with turbomachinery hardware build Experience with turbomachinery
manufacturing and design of manufacturability Experience with
turbomachinery testing and engine testing Understanding of
engineering fundamentals and the ability to perform basic analysis
Great attitude in the face of extreme challenges Excellent oral and
written communication skills
Keywords: Orbital Operations, Pomona , Turbomachinery Design Engineer, Engineering , Long Beach, California
