Manager, Propulsion (Fuel System) (R5088)
Core
Lead fuel system development, integration, and operational support for the X-BAT vehicle's fighter-class afterburning jet engine across demanding thermal and maneuvering conditions.
Role type
Manager, Propulsion (Fuel System)
Builds
Flight-critical fuel systems for tactical UAVs
Domain
Defense / Aerospace Propulsion
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Aerospace fuel system architecture, thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, heat transfer, compressible/incompressible flow, system integration, testing, team leadership
Preferred skills
Jet-powered UAV experience, fluid system modeling (GFSSP, REFPROP, ANSYS), slosh dynamics, cavitation, vapor ingestion, thermal management, rocket propulsion fluid systems
Technologies
GFSSP, REFPROP, ANSYS
Responsibilities
Lead fuel system development from architecture through flight operations; Mentor engineers on fuel tanks, pumps, valves, and vent systems; Drive integration considering elevated-G maneuvers and thermal effects; Guide thermodynamic and fluid dynamic trade studies; Coordinate testing and instrumentation; Support failure investigations and root cause analysis; Align schedules and supplier activities with program goals
Seniority
Manager, hands-on IC with team leadership