ApplyDescriptionAbout Barber-Nichols Barber-Nichols BN is a premier provider of custom turbomachinery solutions serving the Defense Aerospace Cryogenics and Energy industries. Our team consists of industry leaders who collaborate closely with equally accomplished customers to deliver technologies that advance their markets and establish enduring partnerships. At BN we foster a results-driven environment that values professional growth rewards achievement and supports innovation. From designing the blower for NASAs Dragonfly mission to Saturns moon Titan to engineering critical components for the U.S. Navys MK-48 program BNs portfolio spans some of the most exciting and impactful projects in the world. For those seeking to contribute to impactful projects alongside a highly skilled team BN offers an exceptional place to build your career.
Position Summary The Senior Engineer is a technical leader responsible for delivering advanced engineering solutions in electromechanical turbomachinery design and analysis. This role performs complex engineering tasks provides technical judgment and integrates structural thermal and rotordynamic considerations into robust subsystem designs. Senior Engineers take ownership of major work packages and may lead projects coordinating engineering activities across teams. They also mentor early-career engineers and drive continuous improvement in engineering practices.
Key Results Areas
Performs challenging calculations involving heat transfer structural and rotating component stress analysis aerohydrodynamics cycle analysis component sizing etc.
Coordinates component and/or rig testing prepares results and suggests conclusions.
Reviews designs and drawings to ensure they conform to project specifications and requirements.
Completes challenging analysis using FEA CFD hand calculations or other engineering methods with only high-level oversight by more senior engineers.
Drives problem resolution and tool improvement through working with project and cross-functional teams.
Proven ability to lead and support testing validation qualification and acceptance activities to ensure products meet or exceed all technical and customer requirements.
Assist in or lead project activities working cross-functionally creating and maintaining project budgets schedules risk management requirements management and the design review process including customer meetings and communication.
Prepare and present design documentation analysis reports and review materials.
Additional responsibilities may include component test support and data analysis design tool verification and documentation design guideline creation management and customer presentations design review support and more.
Mentor less experienced engineers providing technical coaching and review.
Contribute to the development of engineering standards methods and best practices.
Champion continuous improvement in tools workflows and first-time-right execution.
Provide effective communication and teamwork to successfully function as part of the project team.
Work closely with analysts designers and cross-functional teams to ensure designs integrate correctly.
Support troubleshooting during manufacturing testing and prototype builds.
Requirements
Minimum Qualifications
To qualify for this position an individual must possess the knowledge training experience and abilities listed
Bachelors Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent combination of education and experience
Minimum 7 years of engineering experience in product design and development.
Experience performing engineering calculations and analyses stress thermal vibration etc.
Demonstrated expertise in one or more analysis areas FEA thermal bearings rotordynamics etc.
Proficiency with FEA and/or CFD tools ANSYS CFX or equivalent.
Proven ability to own subsystem-level engineering tasks through completion.
Strong communication and leadership skills with ability to present technical material to internal and external customers and mixed audiences.
Ability to serve as technical lead or project lead on engineering work packages.
Preferred Qualifications
Masters degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
Deep technical expertise in areas such as Rotordynamics heat transfer bearings seals or structural design.
Demonstrated leadership of engineering teams or subsystem-level projects.
Hands-on experience with prototype builds hardware testing and data correlation with analysis.
Familiarity with turbomachinery system integration including aerohydro manufacturing and test methods.
Active professional licensure PE or advanced certifications in mechanical engineering disciplines.
Experience with turbomachinery rotating machinery or high-speed mechanical systems.
Proficiency in 3D CAD modeling and advanced drafting.
Working knowledge of GD&T per ASME Y14.5.
Experience coordinating tasks across multiple engineering and cross-functional disciplines.
Demonstrated mentorship of less-experienced engineers.
Skills
To perform the job successfully an individual should demonstrate the following competencies
To perform this job successfully an individual must have proficiency in word processing spreadsheet presentation project management enterprise resource planning database and specialized engineering application software such as SolidWorks the ability to learn analytical software such as ANSYS CFX etc.
Ability to define problems collect data establish facts and draw valid conclusions.
Ability to apply advanced mathematical concepts such as exponents logarithms quadratic equations and permutations.
Ability to apply mathematical operations to such tasks as frequency distribution determination of test reliability and validity and analysis.
Ability and willingness to abide by set policies and/or safety programs established by BN our clients and/or regulatory agencies which govern our performance and behavior in the normal course of our work while on BN or the clients property or job site.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills required.
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 successfully 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.
Ability to work independently with minimal direction as a highly motivated self-starter and within a team-oriented culture.
ITAR Requirements
To conform to U.S. Government commercial space technology export regulations including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations ITAR 8 U.S.C. § 1324ba3 applicants for employment at Barber-Nichols must be a U.S. citizen or national lawfully admitted for permanent residence into the U.S. i.e. current green card holder or lawfully admitted as a refugee or granted asylum under 8 U.S.C. § 1157-1158.
Security clearance is not required for this position.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Barber-Nichols is an Equal OpportunityAffirmative 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 115000-140000. This range represent 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 applicants qualifications education training and/or experience related to this role and therefore may fall outside the range shown depending on the circumstances.
To view our benefits provided please visit Careers | Barber-Nichols.
Barber Nichols anticipates the application window closing approximately 15 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.