Senior Propulsion Engineer
Core
Own propulsion system design, thruster selection, integration, and performance for a maritime autonomous vehicle.
Role type
Senior IC propulsion engineer (maritime autonomous vehicles)
Builds
Propulsion systems for AUVs/UUVs
Domain
Defense / Maritime robotics
Required skills
marine propulsion design, thruster selection, propulsion integration, power budgeting, trade studies, sea trial planning, design-for-manufacturability
Preferred skills
AUV/UUV propulsion experience, propeller/thruster design optimization, propulsion testing, CFD analysis, acoustic signature management
Technologies
CFD, electric thruster systems
Responsibilities
Define propulsion power requirements and work with Energy Systems on the power budget; Lead trade studies on speed, endurance, noise, and propulsive efficiency; Coordinate with the thruster team and thruster vendors; Plan and run propulsion testing, and support prototype testing including sea trials; Contribute to design-for-manufacturability reviews
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC