Come be a part of an exciting clean energy technology startup in beautiful Fort Collins, CO! You will work together with an ambitious and talented group of individuals decarbonizing the industrial heat sector.

To achieve that goal, AtmosZero is seeking an experienced Principal Aerodynamics Engineer to join our team. The successful candidate will have a strong background in simulating and developing advanced turbomachinery from concept to prototype and production.

In this role, you will be responsible for:

• Lead aerodynamic design and performance assessment for high-speed rotating turbomachinery
• Use a combination of hand calculations, meanline, and CFD tools (such as ANSYS CFX/Fluent, COMPAL, or OpenFOAM) to design, simulate, and analyze turbomachinery performance
• Develop and optimize turbomachinery designs from clean sheet to prototype and production
• Design experiments to validate CFD results and optimize turbomachinery performance
• Collaborate with other engineers and mechanical designers to design and optimize full system performance
• Write technical reports and presentations to summarize findings and recommend design improvements

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field
• 5+ years of industry experience in aerodynamic design, preferably in the turbomachinery industry, especially centrifugal and axial compressors and turbines
• Proficiency in CFD tools such as ANSYS CFX/Fluent, COMPAL, or OpenFOAM
• Experience with developing aerodynamic designs to 3D models using turbomachinery design software such as BladeModeler, COMPAL, or AxCent
• Experience in CAD software, such as Solidworks
• Strong understanding of thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, and numerical analysis
• Knowledge of volume manufacturing processes
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment

Preferred Candidates have one or more of the following Qualifications:

• Master’s degree or PhD in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field
• 10+ years of industry experience in aerodynamic design, preferably in the turbomachinery industry
• Experience with thermal systems process design
• Proficiency in automating commercial CFD or FEA tools to develop optimal designs

Competitive salary, benefits, 401(k) and stock options. Flexible work schedule with a hybrid option.

EOE, M/F/D/V/SO

About AtmosZero:

AtmosZero is an industrial climate tech start-up developing novel drop-in solutions to decarbonize 25% of on-site industrial process heat production at costs competitive with today’s fossil fueled systems. AtmosZero is backed by leading energy and climate investors as well as the US Department of Energy’s Advanced Research Projects Agency—Energy (ARPA-E). AtmosZero is a spin-out from Colorado State University’s Energy Institute in Fort Collins, CO, and we’re located in CSU’s state-of-the-art 100,000 square-foot Powerhouse Energy Campus that serves as the nexus of cleantech energy research on campus.

About Fort Collins, CO:

Fort Collins is located an hour north of the Denver metro area and is rated as one of the best places to live in the USA. We have a vibrant community of approximately 157,000 residents that offers the convenience of a small town with all the amenities of a large city. Fort Collins is situated on the Front Range of the Rocky Mountains with views of 14,000 foot peaks, and offers access to numerous cultural, recreational, and outdoor opportunities.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $120,000.00 - $155,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Fort Collins, CO 80524: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: One location

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