Sr Systems Development Engine Qualification Lead
Core
Technical authority for Small Uncrewed Engines development programs, owning the Propulsion System Integrity Program (PSIP) under MIL-STD-3024 to transition turbojet engines from engineering models to flight-certified assets.
Role type
Senior Systems Development Engine Qualification Lead
Builds
Next-generation turbojet engines for U.S. Armed Forces and allies
Domain
Aerospace / Military Propulsion
Required skills
Gas turbine engine design, Turbojet engine design, Systems integration, Test engineering, MIL-STD-3024 compliance, FMECA, Telemetry analysis, Rotor dynamics analysis, Structural testing, Service life tracking
Preferred skills
Active U.S. government security clearance, Master's in Aerospace/Mechanical Engineering, Flight readiness review defense, Engine performance modeling (NPSS), Structural lifecycle prediction
Technologies
NPSS, MIL-STD-3024
Responsibilities
Author and maintain PSIP Master Plan, Lead definition of engine qualification programs and test matrices, Serve as technical point of contact for military airworthiness authorities, Oversee ground and altitude test cell operations, Analyze telemetry and thermal fatigue data, Conduct FMECA on critical components
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with strategic ownership