Build Engineer - Propulsion
Core
Lead hardware design, tooling, testing, and flight readiness for high-speed aircraft prototypes and production assemblies.
Role type
Build Engineer (Propulsion)
Builds
High-speed flight vehicles and complex aerospace assemblies
Domain
Defense aviation / Aerospace manufacturing
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
mechanical/aerospace engineering fundamentals, CAD, GD&T, manufacturing processes (machining, welding, forming), test equipment operation, process simplification, project planning
Preferred skills
flight hardware design/release, Siemens Teamcenter and NX, production line setup, mentorship
Technologies
CAD, Siemens Teamcenter, NX
Responsibilities
Lead detailed project planning and drive hardware delivery on aggressive timelines; Collaborate with design teams to finalize geometry, material selection, and DFM; Drive transition from prototype to production for complex aerospace assemblies; Design and implement full-stack build processes including factory layout and test flow; Develop and run test procedures for flight hardware; Serve as a force multiplier across production, test, and design teams
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC