Staff Engineer, Propulsion (R5899)
Core
Responsible Engineer for critical propulsion hardware and capabilities, owning technical execution from requirements through procurement, integration, build, test, flight, and operational support for autonomous aircraft systems.
Role type
Staff Propulsion Engineer (Responsible Engineer)
Builds
Next-generation autonomous aircraft propulsion systems
Domain
Defense / Aerospace Propulsion
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Propulsion fundamentals, thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, heat transfer, compressible flow, gas turbine engine performance, hardware integration, instrumentation, test execution, failure investigation, Python for engineering analysis
Preferred skills
Fighter-class/low-bypass turbofan experience, engine OEM/supplier management, engine controls integration, CFD/FEA/ANSYS proficiency, rocket propulsion background
Technologies
Python, ANSYS, FEA, CFD, Siemens NX, Teamcenter, REFPROP, GFSSP
Responsibilities
Lead technical design reviews and supplier engagements, plan and execute propulsion testing, analyze ground and flight data, lead failure investigations and root cause efforts, mentor less experienced engineers
Seniority
Staff, hands-on IC with mentorship