Principal Propulsion Engineer, Air Vehicles (Air Breathing Engine Integration)

What you'll do

• Architect and integrate aircraft engines, components, and control systems for unmanned aerial vehicles.
• Design, fabricate, and test prototype components and propulsion control systems.
• Plan, instrument, and execute comprehensive testing of aircraft propulsion systems.
• Manage strategic partnerships and coordinate with engine vendors to develop supply chains.
• Support critical hardware demonstrations and technical presentations for customers and government agencies.
• Perform CAD design for inlet/exhaust shaping, surfaces, and structures.
• Advise executive leadership on technical risks and define technology roadmaps for propulsion programs.

What we're looking for

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Mechanical, Aerospace, or Electrical Engineering.
• 15+ years of propulsion engineering experience on manned or unmanned air vehicles.
• Professional experience with jet engines in the 250-20,000 lbf thrust class.
• Mastery of engine cycle decks and thermodynamic modeling to influence OEM design decisions.
• Experience as Chief Engineer or technical authority on a major propulsion program defining roadmaps and baselines.
• Experience selecting suppliers, managing OEM relationships, and establishing qualified supply chains.
• Experience designing propulsion test programs and troubleshooting system-level anomalies.
• Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance.
• Experience in NX, Teamcenter, Python, MATLAB, or IADs (preferred).
• Hands-on experience with jet engine testing, instrumentation, and data processing (preferred).
• Previous work at a jet engine OEM or supplier (preferred).
• Knowledge of FADEC, Engine Management Systems, or equivalent control systems (preferred).
• Experience in procurement and machine shop operations (preferred).
• Active U.S. Top Secret security clearance (preferred).