Military Transient Performance & Operability - Operability Senior Engineer
Core
Developing and qualifying gas turbine engine systems, assessing engine stability and operational capability across flight regimes, and delivering customer solutions for next-generation military engine architectures.
Role type
Senior IC propulsion operability engineer
Builds
Next-generation military engine architectures and current gas turbine products
Domain
Aerospace propulsion / gas turbine engineering
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
engine operability analysis, test plan development, inlet distortion analysis, cross-functional coordination, technical data documentation, program execution, thermodynamic modeling, engine qualification/certification, gas turbine test support, systems thinking
Preferred skills
MS in Engineering, 3+ years gas turbine engineering experience, aircraft engine testing, cycle performance, component aero design, NPSS/Python proficiency, project management
Technologies
NPSS, Python
Responsibilities
Define and conduct testing of equipment/systems to report performance against guaranteed values; Develop engine test plans to verify safe operation limits; Monitor component and systems level tests to ensure test vehicle safety; Analyze inlet distortion and develop hardware to simulate impact on engine operation; Coordinate with cross-functional teams (aero, performance, systems) to execute projects meeting business standards; Present findings and contribute to business strategy for engine operability
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with strategic contribution