Cold Section Module IPT Leader
Core
Lead technical ownership and design integration for fan and compressor cold section hardware (rotating and static components) for small uncrewed propulsion engines.
Role type
Senior IC mechanical systems engineer (aerospace propulsion)
Builds
Cold section modules for GEK1500 and GEK800 small uncrewed engines
Domain
Aerospace propulsion / Small uncrewed engine programs
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
aerodynamic design, rotor dynamics analysis, finite element analysis (FEA), computational fluid dynamics (CFD), mechanical design, material selection, design for manufacturability, interface management, stall margin management, test planning
Preferred skills
experience with expendable engine programs, variable geometry systems, foreign object damage (FOD) protection design
Technologies
CAD, FEA, CFD, rotordynamics analysis tools
Responsibilities
Lead cross-functional Integrated Product Teams (IPTs) for cold section hardware; define and manage technical baselines and critical interfaces; drive design trades and margin management; lead FEA, CFD, and rotordynamics analysis; coordinate with vehicle integrators on inlet installation and flow path definition; manage operability risks and compression system stability; execute component and engine-level test plans.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC