Staff Fuel Systems Engineer
Core
Design, analyze, and integrate fuel storage, transfer, and venting systems for high-performance, long-endurance autonomous UAVs.
Role type
Staff Fuel Systems Engineer (Aerospace)
Builds
Next-generation autonomous aircraft fuel subsystems
Domain
Defense technology / Aerospace / Fluid dynamics
Deliverable
production ML models | product features
Required skills
Fluid and thermal analysis, CFD simulation, pump/valve/sensor integration, aerospace certification standards, system architecture, supplier coordination, troubleshooting
Preferred skills
UAV/fighter/propulsion integration, prototype build and test, CAD design (CATIA/NX/SolidWorks), mission endurance optimization
Technologies
ANSYS Fluent, OpenFOAM, MATLAB/Simulink, CATIA, NX, SolidWorks
Responsibilities
Design fuel storage, transfer, and venting systems; Perform fluid and thermal analysis; Support integration with propulsion and avionics; Conduct CFD simulations and bench-level testing; Generate design documentation and verification plans; Coordinate with suppliers and assist in component selection; Troubleshoot issues during prototype builds and flight tests; Contribute to system architecture and design standards
Seniority
Staff, hands-on IC with technical leadership
