Senior Mechanical Analysis Engineer

Senior Engineer

Barber-Nichols (BN) is a premier provider of custom turbo machinery 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 NASA's Dragonfly mission to Saturn's moon Titan to engineering critical components for the U.S. Navy's MK-48 program, BN's 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 turbo machinery 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:

• Advanced Engineering and Technical Leadership
• Project Leadership and Cross-Functional Integration
• Collaboration and Continuous Improvement

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum 10 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, rotor dynamics, 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:

• Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• Deep technical expertise in areas such as Rotor dynamics, 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 turbo machinery system integration, including aero/hydro, manufacturing, and test methods.
• Active professional licensure (PE) or advanced certifications in mechanical engineering disciplines.
• Experience with turbo machinery, 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 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 Solid Works; 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 client's property or job site.
• Excellent written and…