Principal Propulsion Engineer, Air Vehicles (Turbine Engine Integration)
Core
Lead the selection, architecting, and integration of aircraft engines and controls for unmanned air vehicles (UAVs) and missile platforms, owning the full development lifecycle from concept to flight test.
Role type
Principal Propulsion Engineer (Air Vehicles)
Builds
High-performance, resilient 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
Propulsion engineering, jet engine cycle decks, thermodynamic modeling, engine OEM design influence, supply chain management, propulsion test program definition, executive technical advising, mentoring
Preferred skills
NX / Teamcenter, Python, MATLAB, FADEC/EMS knowledge, jet engine testing instrumentation, machine shop operations
Technologies
NX, Teamcenter, Python, MATLAB
Responsibilities
Select and architect aircraft engines and controls; design, fabricate, and test prototype components; plan and execute propulsion system tests; coordinate with engine vendors and manage development projects; lead hardware demonstrations; support CAD design for inlet/exhaust shaping; advise executive leadership on technical risks; mentor engineers
Seniority
Principal, hands-on IC with strategic authority