Senior Staff Propulsion Engineer (TVC) (X-BAT) (R4160)
Core
Responsible Engineer for the Thrust Vector Control (TVC) system on X-BAT aircraft, owning full lifecycle from concept to flight and operational support.
Role type
Senior Staff Propulsion Engineer (TVC)
Builds
X-BAT aircraft propulsion and flight control systems
Domain
Defense technology, aerospace propulsion, flight control
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
system requirements definition, mechanical/electrical interface design, vectoring mechanism integration, ground and flight test leadership, control authority analysis, fault management, Python for data analysis, FEA/thermal modeling
Preferred skills
TVC/control effector experience on UAVs/tactical aircraft, low-bypass turbofan integration, control logic development, Siemens NX/Teamcenter proficiency, failure modes analysis
Technologies
Python, ANSYS, FEA, Siemens NX, Teamcenter
Responsibilities
Define and manage system requirements and performance goals; Design and integrate vectoring mechanisms with engine and structure; Lead ground and flight testing including instrumentation and data collection; Analyze control authority and dynamic response; Collaborate on vectoring logic and closed-loop performance; Own fault management and reliability strategies.
Seniority
Senior Staff, hands-on IC with full lifecycle ownership