Staff 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 development projects and build strategic partnerships with engine vendors.
• Lead critical hardware demonstrations for customers to showcase system capabilities.
• Perform CAD design for inlet/exhaust shaping, surfaces, and structural components.
• Provide technical feedback and conduct design reviews for mechanical parts.

What we're looking for

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Mechanical, Aerospace, or Electrical Engineering.
• 12+ years of propulsion engineering experience on manned or unmanned air vehicles.
• Professional experience with jet engines in the 250-20,000 lbf thrust class.
• Experience leading the integration of propulsion systems into air vehicles as a technical authority for major subsystems.
• Experience utilizing, customizing, or tailoring thermodynamic engine cycle decks for installed engine performance predictions.
• Experience defining comprehensive propulsion test programs and troubleshooting anomalies.
• Experience designing mechanical parts and surface loft (CAD) with ability to perform design reviews.
• 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 including instrumentation and data processing (preferred).
• Previous work at a jet engine OEM or supplier with understanding of performance trade-offs (preferred).
• Knowledge of FADEC, Engine Management Systems, or equivalent aircraft engine control systems (preferred).
• Experience procuring parts and working in a machine shop with knowledge of safety protocols (preferred).
• Active U.S. Top Secret security clearance (preferred).