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Head of Turbomachinery Technology

Freeform· Research & Development (R&D)
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Hawthorne, CA$200k - $300kfull-timePosted 4d ago

About the role

Lead a new turbomachinery division at Freeform, defining technical direction for rotating machinery integrated with additive manufacturing, from first-principles analysis to hardware test.

Responsibilities

  • Establish and lead the turbomachinery division, including technical strategy, roadmap, team structure, and hiring
  • Lead aerodynamic and thermo-mechanical design of compressors, turbines, and pumps built for additive manufacturing
  • Define the design rules, analysis methods, and validation approach for rotating hardware produced on Freeform’s platform
  • Direct rotordynamics, structural, and life analysis, including fatigue, creep, and vibration
  • Plan and run component and rig testing, and correlate results with CFD and FEA models
  • Work with materials, process, simulation, controls, and manufacturing engineers to feed what you learn back into our printing technology
  • Own schedule, budget, and technical risk for division programs
  • Recruit, mentor, and develop a team of turbomachinery engineers

Qualifications

  • Establish and lead the turbomachinery division, including technical strategy, roadmap, team structure, and hiring
  • Lead aerodynamic and thermo-mechanical design of compressors, turbines, and pumps built for additive manufacturing
  • Define the design rules, analysis methods, and validation approach for rotating hardware produced on Freeform’s platform
  • Direct rotordynamics, structural, and life analysis, including fatigue, creep, and vibration
  • Plan and run component and rig testing, and correlate results with CFD and FEA models
  • Work with materials, process, simulation, controls, and manufacturing engineers to feed what you learn back into our printing technology
  • Own schedule, budget, and technical risk for division programs
  • Recruit, mentor, and develop a team of turbomachinery engineers

Skills

Required:Turbomachinery design and analysisRotordynamicsCFD/FEA correlationLeadership and team development

Benefits

  • Significant stock option packages
  • 100% employer-paid Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance (premium PPO and HMO options)
  • Life insurance
  • Traditional and Roth 401(k)
  • Paid vacation, sick leave, and company holidays
  • Generous Paid Parental Leave and extended transition back to work for the birthing parent
  • Free daily catered lunch and dinner, and fully stocked kitchenette
  • Casual dress, flexible work hours, and regular catered team building events
Last updated Oct 22, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.
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