C-130 Aircraft Systems SME
Core
Provide propulsion engineering support, fleet sustainment, and airworthiness evaluations for C-130 aircraft propeller and engine systems.
Role type
Senior IC aircraft systems engineer (propulsion/propellers)
Builds
Propulsion performance analysis, fleet sustainment engineering, and airworthiness evaluations for legacy and modernized C-130 platforms
Domain
Defense aviation / Aircraft propulsion systems
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
C-130 propulsion and propeller systems expertise, T56 engine performance analysis, vibration analysis, blade tracking, propeller balancing, technical order interpretation, depot-level repair documentation review, engineering report writing, modification proposal development
Preferred skills
Knowledge of C-130H propulsion integration, maintenance processes, sustainment engineering, OEM coordination, government engineering authority liaison
Technologies
T56-A-15, 54H60, NP2000 propeller assemblies, T.O. 2J-T56 series
Responsibilities
Provide propulsion engineering support for T56-A-15 engine performance and reliability; Conduct propeller system evaluations including vibration analysis and blade tracking; Review and interpret technical orders and depot-level repair documentation; Support investigations into propeller control system issues and blade-root failures; Develop engineering recommendations for propeller upgrades; Coordinate with OEMs and government authorities; Prepare engineering reports and maintenance advisories
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
