Antora builds and deploys thermal energy storage to power always-on industrial operations and data centers with low-cost energy. Factory-built in California, Antora’s thermal batteries deliver reliable and cost-effective heat and power for industrial loads of any size. Antora is electrifying global industry while supporting U.S. manufacturing jobs, lowering costs for energy consumers, and enhancing the competitiveness of American industry.
We are growing our company with people who put team and mission first, value connection through laughter and joy, and build with humility and openness. We are committed to continue building a diverse, passionate, and creative team dedicated to a future where every industrial facility, everywhere on earth, is powered by abundant, clean, low-cost energy.
Antora Energy is building thermal energy storage plants that deliver zero-carbon industrial heat and power at scale. We are looking for a Senior / Staff Turbomachinery Systems Engineer to lead the definition, integration, and execution of the power island across our heat-to-power and combined heat and power projects.
As a key member of Antora’s engineering team, you will own steam turbine system architecture for heat-to-power and CHP applications, making cross-functional trade-off decisions across thermal, mechanical, process, electrical, and controls systems. Your work will directly influence plant cost, performance, reliability, operability, and execution risk.
You will work closely with EPC partners, turbine OEMs, and internal engineering teams to translate project requirements into executable designs that meet Antora’s technical and commercial objectives. This role will shape projects from early concept development through execution, commissioning, operations, and future fleet optimization.
We are also looking for someone who is excited to improve how engineering work gets done. You will help identify and apply AI-enabled tools and workflows to accelerate analysis, streamline technical evaluations, and increase team leverage across design, execution, and operations.
What You'll Do
System Definition
Lead steam turbine system definition, sizing, and trade studies for steam turbine islands and adjacent cycles, including sCO₂ and Brayton cycles where applicable. Balance thermal performance, capital cost, operability, execution schedule, and long-term reliability.
Influence plant-level decisions related to cycle conditions, heat rejection architecture, extraction and regeneration strategy, startup and transient behavior, and cycling versus baseload operation in thermal energy storage applications.
System Integration
Drive cross-discipline integration across thermal, mechanical, process, electrical, and controls scope, from heat source interface through generator terminals and balance-of-plant tie-ins.
Third-Party Interfaces
Serve as the technical lead for turbine OEM and EPC engagement, including RFP development, bid evaluation, technical clarifications, design reviews, and contract negotiation support.
Ensure technical decisions support project economics and customer commitments.
AI-Enabled Engineering Workflows
Identify and implement AI tools and workflows that improve engineering productivity, technical rigor, and team execution. Examples may include accelerating trade study development, improving requirements traceability, summarizing technical documentation, supporting bid evaluations, and streamlining recurring analysis and reporting.
Field Support
Support commissioning, performance testing, troubleshooting, and early operations for first-of-a-kind plant startups. Translate field learnings into design improvements for future projects and fleet deployment.
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in mechanical, electrical, chemical, systems engineering, or a related technical field.
- 8+ years of professional experience in steam turbine systems design, architecture, integration, or major energy project execution.
- Proven ability to operate across multiple engineering disciplines, including mechanical, electrical, thermal, fluids, and controls.
- Hands-on cycle modeling experience with Thermoflow, STEAM PRO, PEACE, Ebsilon, IPSEpro, or equivalent tools, including off-design and part-load analysis.
- Demonstrated experience leading technical interfaces with turbine OEMs, EPCs, or major equipment suppliers.
- Strong interest in using AI tools to improve engineering workflows, increase productivity, and strengthen technical decision-making.
- Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills, with the ability to investigate complex issues from a first-principles perspective.
- Experience working in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment with shifting priorities and high technical ambiguity.
- Strong communication skills, with the ability to drive alignment across cross-functional stakeholders.
- Advanced degree, such as an MS or PhD, in a related engineering field.
- Experience with concentrated solar power technology, thermal cycles, heat transfer oils, or molten salt systems.
- Experience with high-temperature thermal systems, energy conversion, and power plant operations.
- Experience with industrial process systems, equipment, instrumentation, and controls.
- Familiarity with simulation and modeling tools such as Python, MATLAB, ChemCAD, HYSYS, or equivalent.
- Professional Engineer license.
Work Location: Onsite in San Jose, CA
Salary Range: $154-200k USD
Salary Basis:
Please note that the salary range listed above reflects Antora Energy's estimated pay for this position. The actual salary offered will be within the posted range and determined based on several factors including but not limited to a candidate's experiences, credentials and expertise, as they pertain to the position's requirements.
In addition to a competitive base salary, Antora Energy’s Total Rewards program includes equity compensation in the form of stock options, a premium health benefits package with life and disability insurance, a 401K plan with employer contributions, flexible spending accounts, and an industry leading paid-time-off policy that features flexible and inclusive holiday observance, as well as paid volunteer time off.
When it comes to stopping climate change, we need everyone. We believe that having a diversity of backgrounds and experiences strengthens all of us, and we strive to create an environment where every one of us is empowered to create meaningful change.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in mechanical, electrical, chemical, systems engineering, or related field
- 8+ years professional experience in steam turbine systems design, architecture, integration, or major energy project execution
- Proven ability to operate across mechanical, electrical, thermal, fluids, and controls disciplines
- Hands-on cycle modeling experience with Thermoflow, STEAM PRO, PEACE, Ebsilon, IPSEpro, or equivalent tools including off-design and part-load analysis
- Demonstrated experience leading technical interfaces with turbine OEMs, EPCs, or major equipment suppliers
- Strong interest in applying AI tools to engineering workflows and technical decision-making
- Strong critical thinking and first-principles problem-solving skills
- Experience working in fast-paced, team-oriented environments with shifting priorities and technical ambiguity
- Strong communication skills to drive alignment across cross-functional stakeholders
- Advanced degree (MS/PhD) in related engineering field
- Experience with concentrated solar power, thermal cycles, heat transfer oils, or molten salt systems
- Experience with high-temperature thermal systems, energy conversion, and power plant operations
- Experience with industrial process systems, equipment, instrumentation, and controls
- Familiarity with simulation and modeling tools such as Python, MATLAB, ChemCAD, or HYSYS
- Professional Engineer (PE) license
What We Do
Antora Energy is electrifying heavy industry with zero-carbon heat and power. We make it possible and profitable to fully rely on renewable energy for industrial processes. Antora Energy's thermal energy storage soaks up excess solar and wind electricity and uses it to heat blocks of carbon so they glow like inside a toaster. This thermal energy is then delivered to customers as electricity or industrial process heat up to 1500°C, on demand. In short, Antora Energy turns sunshine and wind into 24/7 heat and power, cheaper than fossil fuels. Our future hinges on heavy industry. Antora Energy’s technology eliminates the need to burn fossil fuels for industrial heat and power, the biggest source of greenhouse gasses on earth. We are growing our company with people who put team and mission first, value connection through laughter and joy, and build with humility and openness. Join our team and do the most fulfilling and impactful work of your life on climate change.
