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Turbomachinery Engineer II

Berthoud, CO · On-site

$91K - $116K/yr

As a Turbomachinery Design Engineer II, you will be a key member of a small and talented team working toward refining our turbomachinery across multiple engine platforms. You will own portions of the ...

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Ursa Major

Turbomachinery Engineer II

Berthoud, CO

$91K - $116K/yr

As a Turbomachinery Design Engineer II, you will be a key member of a small and talented team working toward refining our turbomachinery across multiple engine platforms. You will own portions of the ...

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Endurance Energy Inc.

$92K - $127K/yr

What you'll be doing As a Senior or Principal Turbomachinery Engineer at Endurance, you will be the critical technical member of the team responsible for the core of our seafloor power plants. You ...

CesiumAstro

Turbomachinery Engineer II

El Segundo, CA · On-site

$108K - $129K/yr

We are seeking a highly motivated Turbomachinery Engineer II to support the design, development, and testing of next-generation rocket propulsion systems. In this role, you will be responsible for ...

CesiumAstro

Turbomachinery Engineer II

El Segundo, CA · On-site

$108K - $129K/yr

We are seeking a highly motivated Turbomachinery Engineer II to support the design, development, and testing of next-generation rocket propulsion systems. In this role, you will be responsible for ...

CesiumAstro

Turbomachinery Engineer II

El Segundo, CA · On-site

$108K - $129K/yr

We are seeking a highly motivated Turbomachinery Engineer II to support the design, development, and testing of next-generation rocket propulsion systems. In this role, you will be responsible for ...

Vast

Turbomachinery Engineer II

Hawthorne, CA · On-site

Vast is looking for a Turbomachinery Engineer II , reporting to the Senior Manager of E-2 Engineering , to create the world's highest performing engine for small launchers, while optimizing for ...

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How much do turbomachinery engineer jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 12, 2026, the average hourly pay for turbomachinery engineer in the United States is $53.63, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $43.27 and $62.26 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a turbomachinery engineer?

A Turbomachinery Engineer is a specialized engineer who designs, analyzes, tests, and maintains machines that transfer energy between a rotor and a fluid, such as turbines, compressors, and pumps. They work in industries like aerospace, energy, and manufacturing to optimize the performance and reliability of turbomachinery systems. Their responsibilities often include computational modeling, material selection, and overseeing the manufacturing and testing of these complex machines.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a turbomachinery engineer?

To thrive as a Turbomachinery Engineer, you need a strong background in mechanical or aerospace engineering, with expertise in thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, and rotor dynamics, usually supported by a relevant engineering degree. Familiarity with industry-standard CAD/CAE tools, computational fluid dynamics (CFD) software, and potentially certifications like Professional Engineer (PE) are commonly required. Strong problem-solving abilities, attention to detail, and effective communication skills are vital to excel in this role. These competencies ensure the safe, efficient, and innovative design, analysis, and operation of complex turbomachinery systems.

What are some typical challenges faced by turbomachinery engineers during the design and testing phases?

Turbomachinery Engineers often encounter challenges related to balancing performance, efficiency, and reliability requirements during the design phase. Complex simulations and analyses are required to predict how turbines, compressors, or pumps will behave under various operating conditions. During testing, issues such as unexpected vibration, thermal stresses, or material fatigue may arise, requiring close collaboration with manufacturing and testing teams to resolve. Addressing these challenges demands strong problem-solving skills and the ability to iterate designs quickly based on test data.

What is the difference between Turbomachinery Engineer vs Pump Engineer?

AspectTurbomachinery EngineerPump Engineer
CredentialsMechanical or aerospace engineering degree, certifications like ASMEMechanical engineering degree, certifications related to pumps and fluid systems
Work EnvironmentDesign, testing, and maintenance of turbines, compressors, and turbinesDesign, testing, and maintenance of pumps and fluid handling systems
Industry UsagePower generation, aerospace, oil & gas, industrial plantsOil & gas, water treatment, HVAC, industrial manufacturing

Both roles involve fluid machinery, but Turbomachinery Engineers focus on turbines and compressors, while Pump Engineers specialize in pump systems. They share similar credentials and work environments but differ in the specific machinery they design and maintain.

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Infographic showing various Turbomachinery Engineer job openings in the United States as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Internship, 87% Full Time, 9% Part Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 86% Physical, 4% Hybrid, and 10% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $111,552 per year, or $53.6 per hour.

Senior/Principal Turbomachinery Engineer

Seattle, WA • On-site

Endurance Energy
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$175K - $275K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO

Re-posted 5 days ago

Key responsibilities

  • Lead the design, analysis, and optimization of turbines and pumps for power generation cycles.

  • Conduct high-fidelity 3D CFD analysis and structural FEA to ensure component performance and reliability.

  • Lead test campaigns to validate turbomachinery performance, correlate analytical models with experimental data, and identify failure modes.

Job description

About Endurance
Endurance is building the world's first modular subsea geothermal power plants, converting vast thermal resources under the ocean into gigawatts of baseload power. Backed by Founders Fund, Felicis, First Round Capital, and Point72 Ventures, our founding team includes veterans from SpaceX, Helion, Blue Origin, and Apple. We have completed multiple deep-ocean deployments to subsea volcanoes and are launching a long-term demonstration project this fall. By leveraging modular design, manufacturing scale, efficient drilling, and latent cooling on the seafloor, we are pioneering a new category of energy that outperforms traditional sources on environmental impact, deployment speed, and cost.
What you'll be doing
As a Senior or Principal Turbomachinery Engineer at Endurance, you will be the critical technical member of the team responsible for the core of our seafloor power plants. You will lead the design, analysis, and optimization of high-performance turbines and pumps specialized for compact power cycles.
This role requires a combination of strong first principles understanding of turbomachinery and a first principles hands-on approach to hardware. You will take turbomachinery designs from initial 1D sizing all the way to testing production designs in subsea deployments.
Key Responsibilities
  • Lead Aero-Thermal Design: Own the design and optimization of turbines and pumps for power generation cycles.
  • Rapid Iteration: Use 1D/2D modeling tools for rapid sizing, trade studies, and system-level integration.
  • Numerical Simulation: Conduct high-fidelity 3D CFD analysis and structural FEA to ensure component performance and reliability.
  • Testing & Validation: Lead test campaigns to validate turbomachinery performance, correlate analytical models with experimental data, and identify failure modes.
  • Mechanical Integration: Integrate rotors, housings, bearings, and seals into robust, field-ready assemblies.
  • Tool Development: Establish internal modeling processes, design standards, and documentation to enable the team to scale.

Required Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering (Master's or PhD preferred).
  • 3+ years of experience in the design, analysis, and testing of high speed rotating machinery (pumps, compressors, or turbines).
  • Strong fundamentals in thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, and heat transfer.
  • Experience with CAD software (e.g., Siemens NX) and rapid prototyping.
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, "scrappy" startup environment.

Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience with turbomachinery design tools such as AxStream, CFTurbo etc.
  • Proficiency in CFD and numerical simulation tools (e.g., ANSYS CFX/Fluent, OpenFOAM, or Numeca).
  • Experience with supercritical CO2 or organic Rankine cycle (ORC) turbomachinery.
  • Knowledge of high-pressure seal design and rotor dynamics.
  • Hands-on experience setting up and operating high-speed rotating equipment test rigs.
  • Programming skills (Python, MATLAB, or C++) for automated design optimization and data analysis.

Compensation, Benefits, & Perks
As a pre-revenue startup, Endurance Energy offers competitive base salaries and generous equity packages for full-time employees. Final base salary will be determined by an array of factors including internal equity, job-related knowledge, skills, and work experience.
A key aspect of our compensation philosophy is that value creation should be aligned with rewards. Right now this means equity is a significant portion of every full-time employee's compensation. As the company matures, there will be continued evolution and changes to the total rewards and total compensation package. What will always be true is that if we win, we win together. Equity is granted to every full-time employee as a meaningful piece of ownership. We believe the people building the company should share directly in the value they create.
In addition to a competitive base salary and equity, employees will receive all of our other great benefits and perks, including:
  • Benefits: Health, Dental, and Vision insurance coverage
  • Time Away: Flexible PTO including 12 paid company holidays
  • Global Fieldwork: Travel to fascinating deployment sites along oceanic ridges in locations like the Pacific Northwest, Hawaii, Iceland, Japan, New Zealand, and the Azores
  • Hands-on Experience: Participate in sea trials and deployment operations in partnership with leading oceanographic institutions
  • Cutting-edge Development: Work with technology that spans high-power electronics, marine systems, and clean energy
  • Impactful Work: Help solve one of the world's most pressing challenges
  • Dive Certification: Company-sponsored recreational dive certification
  • Other Perks: Access to the company boat, free meals and snacks, and the list goes on!

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