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

Costa Mesa, CA (OC-00)💼 Full-time💰 $220,000–$220,000🗓 2026-07-18 → 2026-07-31

Core

Designing and integrating advanced hardware, specifically aircraft engines and engine controls, for unmanned air vehicles (UAVs) and missile platforms.

Role type

Staff Propulsion Engineer (Air Breathing Engine Integration)

Builds

High-performance, resilient, and scalable mechanical propulsion systems for Group 5 air vehicles and missile platforms.

Domain

Defense / Aerospace Propulsion

Deliverable

production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work

Required skills

Jet engine integration, thermodynamic engine cycle deck analysis, propulsion test program definition, CAD design for inlet/exhaust shaping, manufacturing methods knowledge, mechanical part design, troubleshooting propulsion anomalies

Preferred skills

NX / Teamcenter, Python, MATLAB, FADEC/EMS knowledge, jet engine OEM experience, machine shop operations

Technologies

NX, Teamcenter, Python, MATLAB, IADs

Responsibilities

Select, architect, and integrate aircraft engines and components; design, fabricate, and test prototype components; plan and execute propulsion system tests; coordinate with engine vendors; support CAD design for inlet/exhaust shaping; travel to test sites

Seniority

Staff, hands-on IC with technical authority

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