CareerPlan

Propulsion Test Engineer, Turbomachinery

Santa Ana, CA (OC-31)Full-time$112k2026-10-02 → 2026-11-11
No visa sponsorshipU.S. persons only (export control)

Core

Develop system requirements, design test campaigns, and analyze data for airbreathing turbine applications and propulsion systems.

Role type

Propulsion Test Engineer (Turbomachinery)

Builds

High-quality propulsion products and engine control systems for military and defense applications.

Domain

Defense / Aerospace / Turbomachinery

Required skills

gas turbine engineering, propulsion physics, motion control systems, heat transfer, engine control systems (FADEC, ECU), test stand design, data analysis, diagnostics, MIL standards compliance

Preferred skills

CAD design, manufacturing methods (machining, composites, 3D printing), mechatronics, sensor selection, CAN interface tools, embedded systems for powertrain controls

Technologies

FADEC, ECU, CANape, CAD, data acquisition systems

Responsibilities

Develop system requirements and test campaigns; interface with program and customer demands; work with engine control systems and actuators; develop test stands and instrumentation; test, diagnose, and analyze engine data on test stands and in flight tests

Seniority

Mid-level, hands-on IC