Small Uncrewed Engines - Senior Engineer
Core
Developing high-performance propulsion solutions for expendable-class and limited-life small uncrewed vehicles, autonomous weapon systems, and defense applications.
Role type
Senior propulsion systems engineer (defense/aerospace)
Builds
Turbofan engines for cruise missiles, air-launched weapon systems, reusable uncrewed aircraft, and Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA) platforms.
Domain
Defense, Aerospace, Propulsion Systems
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Systems engineering, aerodynamics, mechanical design, structures, materials, controls, performance analysis, operability, thermal management, test engineering, manufacturing engineering, program management
Preferred skills
Gas turbine engines, combustion, turbomachinery, Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE), MATLAB, Python, ANSYS, NPSS, Joint Development Agreements, military standards, design-for-affordability
Technologies
CAMEO Systems Modeler, CAD tools, MATLAB, Python, ANSYS, NPSS
Responsibilities
Lead technical leadership for development, design, analysis, integration, testing, or qualification of small uncrewed propulsion systems; Lead requirements management, interface control, risk management, verification and validation planning, or configuration management activities; Lead design activities including preliminary design, detailed design, design analysis, design optimization, and design verification; Lead propulsion system integration activities including airframe integration and interface management; Lead engine testing activities including test strategy development, test planning, test execution oversight, data analysis, and test reporting; Drive technology development initiatives including novel augmentation technologies and advanced controls architectures; Provide technical leadership and mentoring to engineering teams and coordinate cross-functional activities.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with technical leadership