Propulsion Project Engineer, Motors R&D
Core
Develop, implement, and manage product development programs for electric propulsion systems within the motors R&D team.
Role type
Senior Propulsion Project Engineer (Motors R&D)
Builds
Electric propulsion systems and components for next-generation aviation
Domain
Aerospace / Electric Aviation / Motors
Required skills
Project management, aerospace development knowledge, manufacturing process knowledge, risk mitigation, budget planning, cross-functional collaboration, engineering drawing management, supply chain coordination, R&D hardware management, process definition
Preferred skills
Aircraft/rotorcraft industry experience, FAA 14 CFR Part 33 experience, inverter/motor development experience, PMP certification, Tier 1 Aerospace Supplier experience, regulated industry experience
Technologies
MSProject, Jira, Catia 3DX, Google G-suite, ERP systems
Responsibilities
Identify weekly goals to meet business milestones, coordinate and prioritize work in a dynamic environment, collaborate to ensure schedule alignment, support development and certification timelines, drive improvements for flight test programs, balance test programs within owned facilities, schedule outside facilities/labs, manage budget planning and tracking, provide executive updates on program progress and risks, coordinate projects with internal/external customers, interface with other teams, track propulsion deliverables, collect required information from teams, manage engineering drawing release process, support supply chain and planning, manage R&D hardware from PO to inventory, identify and mitigate program risks, define process and procedures
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with strategic project leadership