Manager, Propulsion (Engine) (R5086)
Core
Lead the development, integration, testing, and flight operations of fighter-class afterburning jet engines and thrust vector control (TVC) systems for the X-BAT vehicle.
Role type
Manager, Propulsion (Engine)
Builds
Flight-critical propulsion hardware for autonomous aircraft
Domain
Defense / Aerospace Propulsion
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, heat transfer, gas turbine engine operation, transient response, thrust production, operability limits, thermal constraints, propulsion system integration, test program management, cross-functional technical leadership
Preferred skills
Fighter-class or low-bypass turbofan propulsion systems, engine controls, TVC systems, actuator integration, rocket propulsion, hardware-centric test-driven environments
Technologies
GFSSP, REFPROP, ANSYS, FEA
Responsibilities
Lead propulsion engineering efforts for engine and TVC development, integration, testing, and flight operations; Support and mentor propulsion Responsible Engineers; Drive technical execution, staffing, prioritization, and schedule alignment; Guide teams through propulsion trade studies; Coordinate with controls, airframe, and mission teams; Support root cause investigations and design reviews; Collaborate with suppliers and external partners
Seniority
Manager, hands-on technical leadership